Nelson battled through six innings, holding the Dodgers in check until the late sequence. His performance framed a tight start in a high-leverage tilt, matching the intensity of a pennant race. He remained competitive with key strikeouts and situational control that kept Arizona in striking distance.

Nelson (7-3, 3.34) faces a tough Dodgers lineup, making him a contrarian DFS pick with upside if he can navigate the early damage and deliver a quality start.

<p>Ryne Nelson opposes Snell for the Diamondbacks, hosting the Dodgers in Phoenix. Nelson is tasked with slowing a dangerous Dodger lineup while working through a pivotal late-season spot that could influence both teams’ playoff positioning and bullpen plans.</p><p>Fantasy managers will watch Nelson's ability to limit damage and work deep into the game, since a solid performance could tilt daily rosters toward streaming him in favorable matchups and preserving bullpen depth for the Diamondbacks in upcoming weeks.</p>

Nelson excels at home with a 5-1 mark, 2.58 ERA, and sub-1 WHIP, and he’s held Dodgers to a .200 average in 89 career plate appearances; he’s a length-friendly option in a potential pitching duel.

ARI right-hander with quality innings and solid ratio support; low strikeouts but helpful in ERA/WHIP with a favorable Week 26 matchup landscape.