Matheu Nelson C CIN Sun 8/22/21 8:54 PM
Matheu Nelson
C CIN
Nelson (hand) has gone 1-for-8 with a double and six strikeouts in his two games since rejoining the High-A Dayton lineup Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs in his High-A debut Aug. 14 before exiting the contest after being struck on the left hand by a pitch in his final plate appearance. After getting four days off to recuperate, Nelson checked back into the lineup and looks set to serve as Dayton's No. 1 catcher for the remainder of the campaign.
Matheu Nelson C CIN Mon 8/16/21 9:17 PM
Matheu Nelson
C CIN
Nelson was promoted to High-A Dayton by the Reds, where he made his debut Saturday. Unfortunately he was hit by a pitch in his final plate appearance Saturday and did not play Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nelson spent a good chunk of time at the Reds extended spring training facility in Arizona after getting drafted 30th overall in July, playing just two games in Rookie ball before this weekend.