Diamondbacks' Ryne Nelson: Starting Thursday

Nelson will be recalled from Triple-A Reno to start Thursday's game against the Cubs, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Since being sent down to Reno on Aug. 13, Nelson has produced a 3.74 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 9:7 K:BB in 21.2 innings. Despite turning in poor results over his first 24 starts with the Diamondbacks prior to his demotion, Nelson will get another look in the big-league rotation after Arizona optioned struggling fifth starter Slade Cecconi to Reno on Monday.