Brewers SP Nelson Joins Team At Spring Training

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jimmy Nelson says he is still ahead of schedule on his recovery from shoulder surgery.  Nelson has joined his team at the Maryvale Ballpark Complex in Phoenix for spring training.  He will open the 2018 season on the disabled list after looking like an emerging staff ace last summer.  Nelson is currently taking part in all fielding drills and throwing from 60 feet so far.  When he reaches 90 feet, he says things will “accelerate.”  He says he doesn’t plan to look at the calendar, just letting his recovery continue at its current pace.  He has no specific timeline for a return to the Miller Park mound — for now.