Phillies’ Aaron Nola: I did not have the virus

Aaron Nola claimed to Phillies camp on Monday, threw in the bullpen, then declared that he did not have COVID-19.

“All my assessments have been unfavorable,” the right-hander reported.

Nola reported his absence from camp — which officially began Friday — was simply because he came in get hold of with someone who tested beneficial.

“I’m glad to apparent this up,” Nola claimed. “I was exposed to an additional individual who analyzed constructive. I had no signs. By MLB protocol, I experienced to keep dwelling for 7 times.”

Nola stated he “stayed home” in the Philadelphia location. He extra that he did not know where the exposure happened. He experienced formerly been in Clearwater and Baton Rouge, Louisiana, his hometown.

Nola would not say if he experienced been uncovered to a teammate or a club official who had analyzed optimistic. The Phillies have experienced several favourable tests.

Nola has thrown often through the shutdown. He explained his arm felt very good and that he expects to experience hitters in the next handful of days. That would put him in line to commence all through the first week of the season, perhaps even the July 24 year opener. The timetable will be introduced tonight.

“I’m happy to be again,” he reported right after his exercise session Monday. “It felt great to toss off a great mound.

“Everything felt regular, besides we’re putting on masks.” 

Manager Joe Girardi mentioned Nola seemed fantastic in the course of his bullpen session. Girardi would not place a projected date on Nola’s initial start, saying he needed to gauge the pitcher for a few days before he locked anything in.

Nola explained he has not viewed as opting out of the season but respects the decision of gamers who have accomplished that.

“It hasn’t crossed my mind, but I have an understanding of that a great deal of these men have young families,” he claimed.

Subscribe and fee the Phillies Chat podcast:
Apple Podcasts / Google Play / Spotify / Stitcher / Art19 / YouTube

Simply click here to download the MyTeams App by NBC Athletics! Obtain thorough protection of your groups and stream the Flyers, Sixers and Phillies game titles quickly on your unit.