Manager Pete Mackanin said the "field is wide open" when asked who would close for the Phillies next season, CSN Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hernandez is considered a front-runner for the closing gig, but the Phillies brought in Ernesto Frieri, Edward Mujica, and Andrew Bailey as non-roster invitees to compete for a job as well. The team has an opening at the back of their pen after sending Ken Giles to the Astros this offseason.