Nova took the loss in Game 1 of Saturday's double-header against the Orioles, giving up five runs on eight hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

His season ends with a thud, and Nova now has a rough 7.25 ERA over his final seven appearances (36 innings). With an offseason to rest and further strengthen his surgically repaired elbow though, he could still be in the mix for a rotation spot next spring.