Aaron Nola Returns Sunday as Phillies Implement Six-Man Rotation

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola is scheduled to be activated from the injured list and will make his first MLB start since May 14 on Sunday against the Washington Nationals. Manager Rob Thomson confirmed Nola's return and announced the Phillies will transition to a six-man rotation for at least one turn to provide additional rest for their starting pitchers, who lead MLB in innings pitched. Nola completed his rehab with a strong 2.19 ERA over 12 1/3 innings, recording 17 strikeouts, including 11 in his final Triple-A appearance, after recovering from an ankle sprain and a prior rib stress fracture.