Nola was already having perplexing problems on the mound. The guy who has won 105 games with a career ERA of 3.78 for the Phillies is currently 1-7 with a 6.61 ERA this season. He had signed a seven-year, $172 million contract prior to last season.

As first reported by Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola -- who has not pitched since May 14 due to a sprained ankle -- is being shut down from throwing fo

Nola was diagnosed with a stress reaction in his right rib cage after getting the results of an MRI exam. He won’t throw for at least two weeks.