It’s been more than a hard road back for Jimmy Nelson. The Los Angeles Dodgers reliever has been trying to return to the majors since having Tommy John surgery in 2021, and it doesn’t look like that return will happen in 2023, per Eric Stephen of True Blue LA.
Dodgers have to make a roster decision by Monday on Jimmy Nelson, but Dave Roberts made it sound like activation is unlikely
“Getting the stuff where it needs to be major league ready and serviceable, we haven’t gotten quite there yet,” Roberts said
— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) July 6, 2023The team has to make an official decision as to the right-hander’s near future on Monday, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be back with the Dodgers after his rehab assignment with Oklahoma City, the team’s Triple-A affiliate.