Phillips was scratched from Tuesday's spring training game with a stiff neck.

EDGE Analysis

At this point, the exact extent and nature of the injury remains unclear, but the Reds figures to play it cautiously with Phillips. More news should become available if the ailment is anything more than a minor one, but the rebuilding club has already stated they're unlikely to trade the soon-to-be 35-year-old, so if healthy, he'll likely open the season at the keystone and bat in the middle of the order.