Manager Pete Mackanin dropped Hernandez to eighth in the batting order Tuesday and said he wants to see improvement from his second baseman, Jim Salisbury of CSN Philadelphia reports.

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Mackanin said Hernandez, who is hitting .256 after going 1-for-3 Tuesday, needs to make adjustments. He expects him to be hitting .280. Hernandez needs to hit this season to stay in the mix for a starting job next year. J.P. Crawford could be the Phillies' starter at shortstop next season which would create competition between Freddy Galvis and Hernandez for playing time at second base.