Overview

• Aaron Nola, out since May 16 with a right ankle sprain, will not pitch in today’s game against the Athletics as his recovery progresses slower than expected.
• The Phillies initially hoped Nola would throw a bullpen session this weekend, but persistent soreness has delayed those plans indefinitely.
• Edmundo Sosa is also sidelined with a left wrist injury sustained on May 23, leaving the Phillies to adjust their lineup during this critical stretch of games.
• Concerns over the subpar mound conditions at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics' temporary stadium, have prompted the Phillies to exercise caution with player health.
• Nola’s current stint on the injured list is his first in over seven years, highlighting the unusual nature of this setback for the typically durable pitcher.