Nola was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right rib cage after getting the results of an MRI exam. He won’t throw for at least two weeks.

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson revealed that he doesn't know the origin of Aaron Nola's fractured ribs, which caused a setback in Nola's recovery.

Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola suffered another setback in his return to pitch when an MRI showed he has an injury in his right ribcage and will be shut down for two weeks.

The Philadelphia Phillies are 38-29, and now five games behind the New York Mets in the National League East. Aaron Nola has been out with an ankle sprain.

Slugging outfielders are in high demand and short supply, making it difficult to see a difference-making solution to a problem that in many ways all traces back to Harper.

Nola was already having perplexing problems on the mound. The guy who has won 105 games with a career ERA of 3.78 for the Phillies is currently 1-7 with a 6.61 ERA this season. He had signed a seven-year, $172 million contract prior to last season.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Aaron Nola, who hasn't pitched since May 14 due to a right ankle sprain, could be out for another month after tests revealed a separate rib injury.