Without Austin Nye, can Vanderbilt baseball solve its pitching woes?
Here's what Vanderbilt baseball's options are to improve its pitching staff after Austin Nye's injury.
Vanderbilt baseball has frequently relied on a one-two punch in its starting rotation. In 2026, the Commodores planned to have the same with Connor Fennell and Austin Nye. Fennell and Nye were billed as 1A and 1B in the rotation coming into the year.
But that arrangement only lasted two weeks and one inning. Nye initially left a start against Arizona after one inning due to what was termed "biceps soreness. " Despite Vanderbilt originally hoping he could return, he was officially ruled out for the season on March 24.
It wasn't just Nye, either. Sophomore lefty Matthew Shorey, who was a main competitor for the third starter job, got injured during the preseason and has yet to pitch. Veteran lefty Miller Green, expected to be a top bullpen option, also hasn't pitched yet.
England Bryan, a hard-throwing, breakout closer candidate, got hurt a game before Nye. On top of that, Nate Taylor, who initially won the third starter job, struggled mightily. He currently has a 7.
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