Manager Pete Mackanin said Hernandez is expected to miss around six weeks with his strained oblique, Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

An MRI on Monday confirmed Hernandez will be forced to miss extended time with the issue. It's a tough break for Hernandez, who was enjoying a nice start to the season. Should this timetable hold, the 27-year-old would be back sometime after the All-Star break in late July. In the meantime, Howie Kendrick should continue to see the majority of playing time at second base while Hernandez is sidelined.