Nelson (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch two innings Thursday in the Brewers' intrasquad game, Sophia Minnaert of Fox Sports Wisconsin reports.

EDGE Analysis

A successful, setback-free showing in the intrasquad game would likely mark the final step for Nelson in his recovery from right shoulder surgery before he's cleared to make his Cactus League debut. Nelson faced hitters in a live batting-practice session earlier this week and sported a fastball that peaked around 92 miles per hour -- about two ticks below his average from his last healthy season in 2017 -- but the expectation is that he'll regain velocity as he gets his arm back in condition after a lengthy off period.

Nelson (shoulder) will take part in an intrasquad game in the next few days, likely on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson's fastball sat 90-92 mph in his live batting practice session Monday, down from his 94.6 mph average in his last major-league action in 2017, though his velocity could certainly continue to rise as he works his way back from a season lost to shoulder problems. He'll hope to get into a Cactus League game following his intrasquad appearance, but a set date for that has not yet been decided.

Nelson's (shoulder) live batting practice session went well Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson threw 20 pitches without issues, a positive step as he works his way back from missing an entire season due to shoulder problems. He also dealt with a minor forearm setback this spring, though the issue was unrelated to his shoulder problems. The 29-year-old should still have time be ready for the start of the regular season, though it remains to be season when he'll get some game action in the Cactus League.

Nelson (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session followed by a round of live batting practice Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This represents a step in the right direction. Nelson was upbeat after Saturday's bullpen session, and is ready to advance to live BP. It is unclear when he will be able to make his Cactus League debut.

Manager Craig Counsell said Nelson looked great during a bullpen session Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nelson briefly shut down his throwing program earlier in the week after tweaking his forearm, but he appears to be back on track. Assuming everything checks out OK in the coming days, the right-hander is expected to progress to live batting practice sometime early next week. Barring any setbacks, Nelson remains on track to be ready for the start of the season.

Nelson is upbeat and unconcerned Tuesday after tweaking his forearm in Monday's bullpen session, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

Any injury concerns are worrying for a player who missed the entirety of 2018 with shoulder issues, but this particularly problem doesn't appear too worrisome. Nelson apparently caught his cleat during a pitch, causing the minor injury, but there is no thought that the issue is at all related to his shoulder problems. He'll play catch Tuesday and remains on track to be up to speed by the start of the regular season, barring setbacks.

Nelson backed off his throwing program over the weekend after experiencing discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear what sort of discomfort Nelson experienced, but manager Craig Counsell called the issue a "very minor setback," so it sounds the Brewers are handling the right-hander with caution after he missed the entire 2018 campaign while working back from shoulder surgery. The 29-year-old is scheduled to resume mound work Tuesday, which bodes well for his availability for the start of the season. That said, his status will be worth monitoring as spring training progresses.

Nelson (shoulder) threw a 45-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Nelson appears poised for a normal spring training after incorporating his full pitch repertoire in Tuesday's session and reporting no issues afterwards. Barring any setbacks, the right-hander should open the season in Milwaukee's starting rotation. A healthy Nelson will look to return to his pre-injury form, as he compiled a 3.49 ERA and 199:48 K:BB across 29 starts (175.1 innings) in 2017 prior to going under the knife.

Nelson told MLB Network Radio on Wednesday that he expects to enter spring training 100 percent healthy. "That's the goal. I'm on track right now to throw my bullpens like normal leading into spring training."

EDGE Analysis

Nelson spent the entire 2018 campaign recovering from a shoulder injury. Barring any setbacks, it sounds like the right-hander will be fully operational for the start of spring training, putting him in line to open the season in Milwaukee's starting rotation. The 29-year-old is a bit of a wild card for fantasy owners, but he could prove valuable if he's able to return to his pre-injury form (3.49 ERA, 10.2 K/9. 2.5 BB/9 across 175.1 innings in 2017).

Nelson agreed to a one-year, $3.7 million deal with Milwaukee on Wednesday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

This deal allowed both parties to avoid the arbitration process. Nelson failed to pitch this past season after suffering a shoulder injury in September of 2017. According to general manager David Stearns, Nelson is expected to have a "relatively normal" offseason before the Brewers re-evaluate his condition when spring training rolls around. If the 29-year-old is deemed ready to go, he will provide a major boost for the Brewers in 2019.