Nola has not pitched in a game since May 14 as a sprained ankle and a stress fracture in his rib kept him out of action. If Nola makes three rehab starts, he could be ready to return in mid-August.

Here's a look into the plan that the Phillies has for Aaron Nola when it comes to his rehab starts at the Triple-A level.

NEW YORK -- Philadelphia 's Aaron Nola threw 56 pitches to batters Friday as he ramped up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May. A 32-year-old right-hander, Nola could make his first minor league rehab start next week.