Jake Arrieta

Phillies will start Jake Arrieta (elbow) on Sunday

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta (elbow) is starting in Sunday's game against the Washington Nationals.

What It Means:

According to manager Gabe Kapler, Arrieta will be Sunday's starter despite dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow. In his last six starts, the veteran has been in terrible form, allowing 23 earned runs in 33 innings pitched.

Through 18 starts this year, Arrieta has produced a 4.67 ERA and 85 strikeouts. He is averaging 27.7 FanDuel points this season.