By Marc Carias: the Yankees placed starting pitcher Ivan Nova on disabled list today, the team announced, when an MRI exam revealed inflammation in his right rotator cuff.
Nova will not play catch for at least five days. After visiting with the team physician Chris Ahmad at New York, Nova will be prescribed medicine and rest.
Placing Nova on DL also clears a spot for lefty ace CC Sabathia, who should be activated for Friday's series opener against the Indians This also allows the Joba Chamberlain struggling to remain in the active roster, which I think is a mistake. David Phelps will remain also in rotation until Nova returns.
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