Jun 11, 2008 12:14 PM EST

Because he still has not been cleared to play catch, Phil Hughes seems unlikely to return before August. Manager Joe Girardi said Hughes would have another test this week to see if his fractured rib has healed, but because Hughes has not pitched since April 29, he would essentially be starting over.

?You?re thinking probably six weeks, at least,? Girardi said. ?Maybe it could go quicker, but he?s been off awhile; that?s an issue, and he hasn?t been able to play catch.?

Via New York Times