Andrew Friedman is at it again. The Dodgers’ President of Baseball Operations and acting GM signed starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson to a one year deal that comes with an option for 2021. The money is minimal if the transaction doesn’t work out as Nelson is guaranteed just $1.25 million in 2020 with a $500K buyout for 2021. So if the deal turns into fools gold, the Dodgers only risked $1.75 million for a potential high-reward move.
What makes Jimmy Nelson an intriguing flier for Los Angeles? For one, Nelson is still relatively young as he will turn 31 years in June.