Ivan Nova will have his next start moved up to this Sunday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Nova will have his next start moved up to this Sunday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Analysis:

With Nova faring well in his first two starts for the Yankees since returning from Tommy John surgery, manager Joe Girardi felt comfortable moving him up ahead of CC Sabathia in the rotation. Nova, who was originally scheduled to make his next turn Tuesday versus the Athletics, will lose out on a potential two-start week next period in most formats as a result.