Jimmy Nelson drew a $3.7 mil salary from the Milwaukee Brewers in 2018 during his first year of arbitration eligibility, and after missing the entire regular season while recovering and rehabbing from shoulder surgery, he’ll reportedly earn the same base sum in 2019:
Beyond the $3.7 million salary and same awards bonuses, #Brewers RHP Jimmy Nelson can get $50,000 for comeback player of year. Wouldn't bet against that guy, the way he gets after it.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) December 12, 2018
Nelson, a former 2nd-round pick and top prospect coming up through Milwaukee’s system, finally broke out in a big way during his fourth year in the big leagues at age 28.