Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Wed 6/28/17 2:52 PM

Kendrick (hamstring) may need time off on the DL, Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick was initially going to play in Wednesday's series finale against Seattle, but was held out due to the hamstring injury that has bothered him for the better part of the past week. If Kendrick does happen to land on the disabled list, which would likely be announced prior to the Phillies next game Friday, Daniel Nava is in line get most of the time in left field while Freddy Galvis and Andres Blanco start in the middle of the infield.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Wed 6/28/17 1:24 PM

Kendrick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's contest with the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick has been battling a sore hamstring that caused the 33-year-old to remain out of the lineup for most of the past week. Although he came in to pinch-hit twice in the last five games, Kendrick has not started a game in the field since last Wednesday. He will take another day off for the series finale against Seattle after going 0-for-4 with an RBI during Tuesday's game. In his place, Ty Kelly earns his second consecutive start at the keystone.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Tue 6/27/17 6:28 PM

Kendrick (hamstring) is batting third and serving as the designated hitter Tuesday against the Mariners, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick is back in the starting lineup after appearing just once (as a pinch hitter) in the previous five contests due to a sore hamstring. Although he said he wasn't improving before Monday's contest, he's apparently feeling well enough to hit. Ty Kelly will man second base while Kendrick continues to be held out of the field.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Tue 6/27/17 7:30 AM

Kendrick tested his hamstring before Monday's game and said there was no improvement, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Phillies are finally getting to a point where they are considering a DL stint for Kendrick. Manager Pete Mackanin said he is no longer sure he wants to DH Kendrick during their upcoming two-game set against Seattle. The team has to be cautious because they want to trade Kendrick next month. Andres Blanco and Ty Kelly will continue to cover second base until Kendrick is ready to play the field.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Mon 6/26/17 1:34 PM

Kendrick (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series finale agains the Diamondbacks, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will mark the fifth consecutive game Kendrick doesn't start, though he has made two pinch-hitting appearances in that span. The 33-year-old has been participating in some light exercises as recovery and could be utilized as a designated hitter during the upcoming two-game set in Seattle this week, so a DL stint appears to be unnecessary. Andres Blanco fills in at second base in his stead.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Mon 6/26/17 5:52 AM

Kendrick ran some sprints before Sunday's game to test his sore hamstring, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Pete Mackanin said Kendrick still feels some tightness in his hamstring. The veteran was able to pinch-hit Sunday, so this still doesn't appear to be an injury that will require time on the disabled list. The Phillies have two games in Seattle this week and Mackanin said he might use Kendrick as the DH to get him at-bats without having to play the field.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Sun 6/25/17 1:50 PM

Kendrick (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick will now miss his third consecutive game with a lingering hamstring ailment. The 33-year-old has a chance to return Monday, but Ty Kelly will take over at second base in the meantime.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Sat 6/24/17 6:55 PM

Kendrick (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
This marks Kendrick's third straight absence from the lineup, but he did make a pinch-hit appearance Friday, which indicates this is not a DL situation. Cameron Perkins will start in left field once again while Andres Blanco mans at the keystone.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Sat 6/24/17 1:59 AM

Kendrick (hamstring) hit a pinch-hit double and scored a run in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick was dealing with hamstring tightness before the game, which kept him out of the starting lineup. He looked just fine in the pinch-hit appearance, so expect Kendrick to be back in the lineup Saturday.

Howie Kendrick
1B/DH FA
Fri 6/23/17 9:21 PM

Kendrick was scratched from Friday's lineup with hamstring tightness, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kendrick sat out Thursday for the first time in over two weeks, but perhaps that was about more than just a day off. Still, this doesn't sound like a serious injury, so consider him day-to-day unless the club indicates there's something more than soreness at play. Andres Blanco will take Kendrick's spot at second base.