Nelson's contract was selected by Cleveland on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old southpaw will be looking to make his big-league debut. He posted a 2.28 ERA in 47.1 innings of relief across the three highest levels of the minors last season, combining a 37.3 percent strikeout rate with a 7.6 percent walk rate. Adam Cimber was optioned in a corresponding move.