Jimmy Nelson to begin rehab assignment

Benny Sieu-USA TODAY SportsIt looks like Jimmy Nelson will be throwing again very soon.

He is scheduled to start his rehab assignment on Sunday with the Class A Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. If Nelson pitches for the Brewers again this season, it looks as if it will be as a reliever.

Jimmy Nelson is close to pitching again. He’ll throw a ‘pen tomorrow, then pitch for the @TimberRattlers on Sunday.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) July 17, 2019 Jimmy Nelson will begin a minor-League rehab stint Sunday at Class A Wisconsin. Will remain as a reliever.

— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) July 17, 2019 Nelson’s journey back from injury has been an arduous one. His initial comeback attempt was not met with good…