Manager Pete Mackanin said Hernandez could hit leadoff for the Phillies, Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mackanin said he is waiting to make his decision until after the Phillies play their exhibition games this weekend. Whomever hits leadoff will likely be followed by Odubel Herrera and Maikel Franco in the order. Mackanin also said previously that Cedric Hunter could be used as a leadoff hitter if he makes the club.