Arrieta bares stellar physique in ESPN's Body Issue

Chicago Cubs right-hander and reigning NL Cy Young winner Jake Arrieta prides himself on keeping fit, and he's set to show off the goods in a bare all photo exclusive with ESPN the Magazine's Body Issue, set for release on July 6.

ESPN released teaser photos of Arrieta's shoot Friday on Twitter, which showed off the ripped physique of the 30-year-old Cubs ace.

Arrieta has credited the use of Pilates as one of the reasons for his great fitness as well as part of the reason for his career turn-around.

After four awful seasons for the Baltimore Orioles to begin his career, which included a demotion to the minors, Arrieta owns a 48-15 record with a 2.23 ERA in 83 starts for the Cubs.