Hernandez started at second base Tuesday and went 1-for-2 with a walk in the Phillies' loss to the Braves. Chase Utley was given a night off Tuesday and is expected to sit Wednesday as well which should give Hernandez another start at second.

Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a walk and two strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Mets. Hernandez was making his first start of the season at shortstop. He will see sporadic playing time at second, shortstop and possibly third base this season.

Hernandez is a favorite to win a bench job with the Phillies this spring, the team's official site reports. Hernandez is out of options, so the Phillies risk losing him if they try to send him back to the minors. If he wins a spot, he would likely be the primary backup at second base, and he can also play short and third in a pinch. He has hit .264 with a .624 OPS in 256 plate appearances with the Phillies over the past two seasons.

Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday. Hernandez's 2014 campaign has been split fairly evenly between the major leagues (52 games) and the minors (65 games), but he'll be up for good following the conclusion of Lehigh Valley's season Monday. The 24-year-old has hit .225/.282/.275 with Philadelphia this year, and his brief audition at third base at Double-A Reading was a total flop, as he made eight errors in just 18 games.

Phillies optioned INF Cesar Hernandez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Hernandez has been up and down multiple times this year. He's a .260/.315/.305 career hitter in the majors.

Phillies recalled INF Cesar Hernandez from Double-A Reading. He'll replace Jayson Nix on the active roster. Hernandez was 3-for-13 (.231) in his first stint with the Phillies this season and will serve as a utility player.

The Phillies are expected to recall Cesar Hernandez from Double-A Reading to replace Freddy Galvis (clavicle) on the active roster. Darin Ruf (oblique) is another option, but he's only four games into his minor league rehab assignment. Hernandez was 3-for-13 (.231) in his first stint with the Phillies this season.

Phillies optioned INF/OF Cesar Hernandez to Double-A Reading. Hernandez was no longer needed with Freddy Galvis back from the disabled list. He could get another shot later this season.

Cesar Hernandez went 1-for-4 in a losing effort as the Phillies were shut out in Friday's loss to the Braves. Hernandez tallied just one of two hits against Braves starter Kris Medlen on the evening, and was erased off the bases when he was caught stealing second. The 23-year-old is trying his best to make a strong impression during his brief audition, hitting .270/.331/.315 with 15 runs scored and nine RBI in 111 at-bats.

Cesar Hernandez went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk against the Padres on Thursday. Hernandez made his seventh start in center field tonight, matching his total at second base as well. He's yet to play any other position, though the Phillies may want to take a look at him elsewhere given that he figures to be a utilityman next year.