Kyle Nelson got just one out and allowed three runs — two earned — in his start against the Astros on Sunday.
Nelson wasn’t likely to pitch more than an inning anyway. He limped to the finish line this year, giving up 10 runs — nine earned — over 6 2/3 innings in his final eight appearances. That took his ERA from 3.10 to 4.18. Still, he’ll surely be on the Diamondbacks’ Wild Card roster anyway.