Eickhoff is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut Thursday, Ryan Lawrence of The Philly Voice reports.

EDGE Analysis

Eickhoff pitched in a minor league game over the weekend, putting him on track for Thursday's Grapefruit League contest. He should still have enough time to stretch out his arm before the start of the season, but it is possible he'll have a pitch limit for his first turn or two through the rotation. Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said this offseason that Eickhoff will open the year in the starting rotation.