US EditionPhillies Notes: With a Sprained Ankle, Aaron Nola Taking Small Steps
- Phillies right-handed pitcher Aaron Nola injured his ankle on May 8 while participating in agility exercises before a game at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.
- Despite the injury, Nola pitched the following day in Cleveland but lasted only five innings in a 6-0 loss while allowing six hits.
- Nola acknowledged that the ankle pain slowed his recovery, required him to take some time off, and that he will probably need to make a rehabilitation appearance in the minors before fully returning.
- He has a 1-7 record with a 6.16 ERA across nine starts and expressed hope that his condition will improve over the coming days so he can gradually increase his workload.
- The Phillies plan for Nola to continue light rehab work this week, including a bullpen session, targeting a full return approximately in July.
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Phillies notes: With a sprained ankle, Aaron Nola taking small steps
PHILADELPHIA — Aaron Nola took a small step toward working his way back to action Tuesday, but it wasn’t the mound step he was hoping for. Nola sprained an ankle on May 8 during pre-game agility drills at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, but was previously scheduled to be activated by the end of this week. That plan would have had him on a bullpen mound Tuesday before the opener of a series against Atlanta. It turns out that Nola did make it to that…
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola’s return from sprained ankle slower than expected
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola said his return from the injured list with a sprained right ankle was progressing slower than expected and that he probably needed to make a minor league rehabilitation start.
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola's return from sprained ankle slower than expected
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola said his return from the injured list with a sprained right ankle was progressing slower than expected and that he probably needed to make a minor league rehabilitation start.
Aaron Nola's Ankle Recovery Slower Than Expected for Phillies
Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola's recovery from a sprained right ankle is progressing slower than anticipated, requiring him to make a minor league rehabilitation start. He expressed the need for complete recovery to avoid future injuries, citing a disappointing 1-7 record and 6.16 ERA over nine starts this season. Nola was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 16 after struggling in recent outings, including a loss where he posted career hi…
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