NEW YORK -- The Yankees watched pitcher Ivan Nova throw a bullpen session on Wednesday and were encouraged with his progress as he continues to rehab from Tommy John surgery.
Nova threw 75 pitches over 4 2/3 innings on Monday for Class A-Advanced Tampa to begin a rehab assignment. He's scheduled to continue the assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre later this week, at which point the Yankees will reevaluate him and determine if he's ready to rejoin the Major League club.
Nova shrugged off the notion of needing another start after his Triple-A stint in order to be ready.