TAMPA, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova has thrown a simulated game and says he could pitch in an extended spring training game on Saturday.
Nova is coming back from elbow ligament replacement surgery a year ago.
The right-hander threw 12 of 15 pitches for strikes during a scoreless inning against minor leaguers Monday and appears on target to be back in June.
“Felt awesome,” Nova said. “I’m happy with the progress I’m making. Every pitch was right where I wanted it.”
Nova is 40-22 in parts of five major league seasons.