Aaron Nola
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August 10, 2026
Ready to start Thursday
Nola (knee) is listed as the Phillies' probable pitcher Thursday against the Twins in the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa.
Analysis
Nola sustained a right knee contusion after he was struck by a 104.8-mph comebacker during the sixth inning of his previous start Saturday versus the Blue Jays, but the injury is viewed as a mild concern that won't keep him from making his next turn through the rotation. Though he's continued to strike out more than a batter per inning in his age-33 season, Nola has done more harm than good for fantasy managers. He's notched just three wins in 24 starts and has served up a MLB-high 29 home runs, which has played a large part in inflating both his ERA (5.47) and WHIP (1.45).
August 9, 2026
Diagnosed with knee contusion
Nola was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays with a right knee contusion, per Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic.
Analysis
Nola left Saturday's game after taking a comebacker off his knee. X-rays were negative, but he will be evaluated further ahead of his next start. The Phillies are now dealing with multiple injuries in their starting rotation, as Andrew Painter (hamstring) was banged up in his previous start.
August 9, 2026
Exits game early Saturday
Nola was removed from Saturday's game against the Blue Jays after being hit with a comebacker off his lower right leg in the sixth inning, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Nola took a 104.8-mph comebacker off his right leg on a ball hit by Jesus Sanchez, prompting the right-hander to leave the game. The 33-year-old threw a couple of warm-up pitches, but he was unable to continue. Nola exited after five innings of work, having allowed two runs on six hits and two walks while striking out eight.
August 4, 2026
Finds groove for quality start
Nola took a no-decision Monday against the Nationals, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis
It looked like a rough evening was in store initially for Nola, who surrendered each of his three runs in the first two innings, but he later found his rhythm for a quality start. The 33-year-old has still very sparingly impressed throughout the course of the campaign, as the right-hander has given up at least three runs in 15 of his 23 starts. Nola is set to bring a 5.55 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 121:41 K:BB over 120 innings into a favorable home matchup against Toronto.
