Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson reached 500 career innings pitched during Thursday's 3-1 loss to the New York Mets at Chase Field. The milestone represents a significant checkpoint for the right-hander in his fifth major league season.
Nelson has built his innings total steadily since debuting with Arizona in 2022. After appearing in just three games as a rookie, he logged 29 appearances in 2023 and 28 in 2024, before making 33 appearances in 2025. Through eight starts this season, Nelson has posted a 1-3 record with 35 strikeouts and a 5.68 ERA across 38.0 innings.
The Diamondbacks fell 3-1 to the Mets on Thursday at Chase Field, with Nelson absorbing the loss in his milestone appearance.
Nelson could reach 500 career strikeouts this season, needing 95 more to cross that threshold. The pitcher currently has 405 career strikeouts over 101 major league appearances.
The 500-inning milestone marks five seasons of major league service with one organization since Nelson's debut in 2022.