Hernandez (triceps) is scheduled to pitch an inning in a minor league game Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though he hasn't pitched in the Grapefruit League since March 1, Hernandez should still have plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day. He's expected to start the season as Philadelphia's closer, as none of the team's other relievers has a similarly impressive track record.

Manager Pete Mackanin said Friday that Hernandez (triceps) is improving, but suggested he will not pitch in a game this weekend, Ryan Lawrence of the Philly Voice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Right triceps tendinitis has kept Hernandez out of action since the Phillies' Grapefruit League opener, but it sounds like he's moving in the right direction. Hernandez, the favorite to close for Philadelphia this season, will likely need to throw both a standard bullpen session and a live session before getting the green light to return to games.

Hernandez (triceps) said he could be ready to pitch off a mound in the next day or two, CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez said he should still be ready for Opening Day despite not pitching since March 1 due to triceps tendinitis. He is expected to open the year as the Phillies' closer if healthy.

Hernandez (triceps) is expected to throw a side session Wednesday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez has not pitched in a game since March 1 due to soreness in his right triceps. The Phillies are saying the injury is not serious. If Hernandez is healthy, he will likely open the year as the Phillies' closer. If he is not, it creates an opportunity for Luis Garcia, Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey.

Hernandez has right triceps tendinitis, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It had previously been reported that Hernandez may have been dealing with an elbow issue, but the current diagnosis appears more minor and the club is deeming it just a day-to-day situation. If that's the case, the team's likely closer should be ready to go for Opening Day if he's able to get back on the field without missing extended time.

Hernandez has been held out since March 1 with a tender elbow, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Elbow issues are always a concern for pitchers, but Hernandez has been downplaying the situation and said as recently as Sunday that he wasn't experiencing any physical ailments. The 30-year-old appears to be the favorite to win the closer job out of the spring, but it's worth monitoring the situation to see if the outlook becomes more serious.

Hernandez was supposed to pitch Saturday but did not as "a precautionary measure," CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez, who is the favorite to close for the Phillies this season, said Sunday that there is nothing wrong with him physically. He did not elaborate further, but said he expects to pitch in the middle or latter part of this week. He missed all of 2014 recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Hernandez worked a perfect fourth inning in his spring debut Tuesday getting two groundouts and a fly out. "He threw strikes," manager Pete Mackanin told CSN Philadelphia. "I liked what I saw.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez hit 93 mph with his fastball. He is considered the favorite to open the season as the Phillies' closer. He is competing with Luis Garcia, Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey.

Manager Pete Mackanin said that Hernandez's guaranteed contract gives him an edge in the competition for the Phillies' closer role this spring, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is one of two relievers the Phillies have in camp on a guaranteed contract. He was signed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract in the offseason. He will be competing with Luis Garcia, Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey for the closing gig.

Manager Pete Mackanin said the "field is wide open" when asked who would close for the Phillies next season, CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is considered a front-runner for the closing gig, but the Phillies brought in Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey as non-roster invitees to compete for a job as well. The team has an opening at the back of their pen after sending Ken Giles to the Astros this offseason.