Arrieta (5-10) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in four innings to take the loss against the Nationals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Arrieta was activated prior to Friday's contest after he was sidelined for just over three weeks due to right hamstring tightness. The right-hander bounced back slightly after he had allowed 13 runs (10 earned) in 3.1 innings across his last two outings, but he was still forced to settle for his fourth loss in his last six appearances. Arrieta tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Colorado on Thursday.