Ivan Nova (elbow) will make one more start at extended spring training before beginning a rehab assignment, Brendan Kuty of The Star-Ledger reports.

Nova (elbow) will make one more start at extended spring training before beginning a rehab assignment, Brendan Kuty of The Star-Ledger reports.

Analysis:

There was previously hope Nova could start a rehab assignment this week, but it seems the Yankees are just being cautious, given that no setback has been reported. Nova is thus on track to join the rotation at some point in mid-to-late June, as Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the right-hander may only need two or three rehab starts. Even if Nova's assignment stretches longer, he should be ready by the end of June.