Many eyes will be on right-hander Jimmy Nelson when the Milwaukee Brewers return to Arizona for spring training. Nelson was starting to look like the ace all teams need in 2017 when he compiled a 12-6 record and an E-R-A of three-point-49 — before he got hurt. That shoulder injury has kept him out for more than one complete regular season and the team plans to ease him back into shape. Some time in the minor leagues may be an answer. Pitching coach Derek Johnson has suggested the team doesn’t expect Nelson back before June, as it stands now.
