Aaron Nola, the Philadelphia Phillies' right-handed pitcher, is progressing well in his rehabilitation following an ankle sprain that sidelined him since mid-May. Recent training sessions at Citizens Bank Park have been productive, where he has engaged in agility drills and light throwing without complications. Nola has thrown approximately seven times and feels optimistic about his recovery, aiming for a return to mound action later this month. Prior to his injury, Nola faced challenges on the field with a 1-7 record and a career-high 6.16 ERA.

The Phillies are eyeing a late July to early August return for Nola, contingent on the success of his rehab program where he plans to ramp up his throwing gradually, including bullpen sessions and potentially a few rehab starts. Manager Rob Thomson indicated that the team is treating Nola’s return as a second spring training. The Phillies hope to maintain their lead in the National League East while Nola works towards a comeback.