Back to the New York Yankees Newsfeed

Nova expected to make next start despite ailing ring finger

TORONTO -- Ivan Nova worried he might have fractured his right ring finger after being struck by a comebacker in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Blue Jays. But the Yankees' hurler has continued to receive treatment and is expected to make his next start as scheduled.

Nova reached for Troy Tulowitzki's third-inning chopper, deflecting it to shortstop Didi Gregorius, who stepped on second base for a fielder's choice as Toronto scored. Nova threw four warmup pitches for manager Joe Girardi and head athletic trainer Steve Donohue, convincing them to keep him in the game.