Nova and the Yankees avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, non-guaranteed contract. According to New York Post writer Joel Sherman, the deal is likely worth $3.3 million. Nova underwent Tommy John surgery in April, a highly disappointing development given that he was attempting to maintain the momentum from a 9-6 season from 2013 where he posted a 3.10 ERA. Nova is expected to push for a return some time in the summer.