Phillies manager Rob Thomson says he will use a six-man rotation beginning this weekend when Aaron Nola returns from the injured list.

Nola, 32, had a 6.16 ERA in nine starts prior to his ankle injury, which was his first trip to the injured list for a non-COVID reason since a back issue sidelined him for a month in 2017. This is Year 2 of Nola's seven-year, $172 million contract.

Nola will start on Sunday for the first time since May 14. Manager Rob Thomson says the Phillies will use the six-man rotation "once for sure" to build in extra rest for their starters.