Arrieta (hamstring) is expected to be activated for this weekend's series versus Houston, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Arrieta went down with a strained left hamstring during his first start with San Diego, but he has since been able to toss bullpen sessions and appears to be nearing a return. The veteran hurler has struggled with a 7.13 ERA and 1.78 WHIP across 89.2 innings -- mostly with the Cubs -- this season, but Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Monday that Arrieta is likely to come back as a starter despite a slew of upcoming team off days, per 97.3 The Fan.