Hellickson "has the best chance" to be the Phillies Opening Day starter according to manager Pete Mackanin, Meghan Montemurro of The News Journal reports.

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Mackanin added that the decision wasn't set in stone since "anything can happen in the spring," but given the fact that Hellickson garnered the Opening Day start last season and the fact that he's one of the most experienced members of Philadelphia's rotation certainly helps his cause. The 29-year-old posted a 3.71 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP with the Phillies last season, and will look to build upon that against the Reds on the season's first day if he ultimately does get the nod.