Dodgers: LA Re-Signs Reliever Jimmy Nelson to Team Friendly Contract

Re-signing a currently injured reliever doesn't get quite the same amount of buzz as signing a superstar like Freddie Freeman. Nonetheless, the Dodgers signed right-handed reliever Jimmy Nelson to a new deal.

Pedro Moura of Fox Sports was first to report that Nelson was back with the Dodgers.

Free-agent reliever Jimmy Nelson, who had elbow surgery in August, is back with the Dodgers. Source: my eyes, in their clubhouse this morning.
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) March 15, 2022

Nelson is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery after undergoing the procedure this past August.

On Thursday, The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya provided the terms of Nelson's new deal with the Dodgers.

Dodgers’ deal with Jimmy Nelson, per a source:

$700K in 2022, with a $1.1 million club option and performance bonuses in 2023.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) March 17, 2022

Judging by the club option and just the overall structure of the deal, it doesn't look like the Dodgers are expecting Nelson back this year.

Nelson was effective last year when he was healthy. In 28 appearances, Nelson posted a 1.86 ERA and a 0.93 WHIP.