Diamondbacks vs Twins live updates. Starting pitcher lands on IL

Right-hander Ryne Nelson has a flexor tendon strain in his right arm and was placed on the 15-day injured list, a source confirmed, a significant blow for a Diamondbacks rotation that has counted on him for his ability to eat up innings.

The Diamondbacks are hoping Nelson will be back at some point this season. He will try to rehab the injury over the coming weeks, a source said. Nelson suffered the injury in his most recent start against the Angels, but pitched through it to finish seven innings.

More than likely, right-hander Brandon Pfaadt, who is in the process of getting stretched out again as a starter in Triple-A Reno, will move into Nelson’s vacated spot in the rotation.

Nelson had been scheduled to pitch next on Sunday, June 21, in the series finale against the Minnesota Twins.

For now, right-hander Yilber Diaz was promoted to take Nelson’s spot on the roster. He gives them an extra arm in the bullpen until Sunday.

In 15 starts this season, Nelson has just a 4.97 ERA but has logged 83 1/3 innings. He has worked seven innings or more in five of his past seven outings.

Nelson’s injury was first reported by Arizona Sports 98.7.

, Nick Piecoro

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Diamondbacks RHP Michael Soroka (8-3, 3.11) vs. Twins LHP Connor Prielipp (2-4, 5.26)rOur

At Chase Field: Soroka has made a case for All-Star Game selection with his numbers this season, as his eight wins were tied for the most among NL starters as of June 17. ... Soroka did not factor in the Diamondbacks' 2-1 loss on June 13 at Cincinnati after exiting a 1-1 tie in which he pitched seven innings, allowed two hits and struck out seven. ... Soroka has pitched at least six innings in each of his last five starts. ... Prielipp has pitched 4 1/3 innings or fewer in three of his past five starts. ... He will be facing the Diamondbacks for the first time in his career.

Coming up

Saturday, June 20: At Chase Field, 7:10 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Zac Gallen (3-5, 5.35) vs. Twins RHP Taj Bradley (5-3, 4.14).

Sunday, June 21: At Chase Field, 12:15 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Ryne Nelson (3-5, 4.97) vs. Twins RHP Mike Paredes (0-0, 4.20).

Monday, June 22: At St. Louis, 4:45 p.m., Diamondbacks RHP Merrill Kelly (5-6, 5.81) vs. Cardinals RHP Andre Pallante (8-4, 3.76).

Tuesday, June 23: At St. Louis, 4:45 p.m., Diamondbacks LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2, 2.45) vs. Cardinals RHP Kyle Leahy (5-4, 4.63).

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