There is no doubt the Philadelphia Phillies will be successful this season, according to Jake Arrieta.

"Of course I think we're a playoff team," Arrieta said.

The Phillies open the season on Thursday against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia transformed this offseason by adding Bryce Harper, Andrew McCutchen, J.T. Realmuto and Jean Segura.

"It's exciting," Arrieta said. "With the guys we've got, there's not really a break in our lineup. It's going to be a fun one."