General manager Matt Klentak hinted Thursday that Kingery will likely fill more a utility role for the Phillies following the promotion of top prospect Alec Bohm, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. "If we're going to call up a player like Alec, we want him to play every day," Klentak said. "I think what you're going to see [in Thursday's 11-4 loss to the Orioles] is pretty indicative of what the next week or so will be like. Alec will play quite a bit at third. [Jean] Segura will move over and play some second. Kingery now will help us in a variety of different spots, but notably, he may need to take down some reps in center field."

EDGE Analysis

Kingery bounced around between several different positions in 2019 but still ended up handling a quasi-regular role, batting .258 with 19 home runs and 15 stolen bases across 500 plate appearances. The Phillies committed to Kingery as their everyday second baseman once he was able to recover from a positive COVID-19 test that delayed his arrival to summer camp, but the 26-year-old has been a major disappointment thus far, slashing .100/.163/.100 with no extra-base hits and no stolen bases in 11 games. After getting called up Thursday, Bohm entered the lineup at third base, resulting in Segura shifting over to the keystone while Kingery retreated to the bench. Based on Klentak's comments, that infield configuration may prove to be the status quo for the Phillies, though Kingery could still have a path to at-bats in center field. With Adam Haseley (wrist) landing on the injured list Thursday, Kingery's only competition for work in center looks to be Roman Quinn, who boasts excellent speed but is a below-average hitter so far during his big-league career (.244/.317/.393 slash line, 90 wRC+).

Kingery is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery is hitting an awful .100/.163/.100 over his first 43 plate appearances this season, though Wednesday's game is only his second time on the bench this year. He could sit more frequently going forward unless he starts to turn things around, especially with Phil Gosselin, who starts at second in his place Wednesday, hitting a remarkable .500/.591/.944 in a small sample of 22 plate appearances.

Kingery is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts over the past three games and will head to the bench for Sunday's matinee, but he'll likely be starting Game 2. Neil Walker will start at the keystone for the Phillies.

Kingery is out of the lineup Friday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery started the first seven games but will take a day off as he is 2-for-24 to begin the season. Neil Walker will take over at the keystone Friday for the Phillies.

Kingery (illness) rejoined the Phillies on Saturday after clearing the league's COVID-19 protocols, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery was sidelined for the start of camp after testing positive for COVID-19, but he was able to return to the team Saturday. The 26-year-old took part in batting practice but won't play in the Phillies' intrasquad game Saturday as the team eases him back into action. Given his absence and the plan to gradually increase his workload, it's unclear whether he'll be ready for Opening Day in just over two weeks.

Kingery is working his way through league protocols to return to camp after previously testing positive for COVID-19, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was revealed previously that Kingery was on the COVID-19 injured list, though that doesn't necessarily mean a player has contracted the virus. In Kingery's case, he had indeed tested positive, though it sounds like he'll be back with the team fairly soon. Depending on when he returns, however, he might not be fully up to game speed by Opening Day.

Kingery was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies initially didn't specify why Kingery and three other players were placed on the injured list, but it's since been revealed that they were placed on the COVID-19 list, rather than the normal 10-day injured list. That doesn't necessarily mean any of them have tested positive, however, as they can also go on the list if they've been in contact with a person who has been infected with the virus, among other reasons. As players' medical information is being closely protected in this area, it's not known when Kingery is expected to get back on the field.

The Phillies placed Kingery on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to an unspecified issue, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery was one of four Phillies placed on the IL on Wednesday, with no reason provided behind any of the transactions. More clarity on Kingery's situation could be provided the next time manager Joe Girardi meets with the media, but for now, the 26-year-old's status for Opening Day in late July is muddled. After working as a utility man for most of his first two seasons in Philadelphia, Kingery is expected to settle into full-time duty at the keystone in 2020 and had been viewed as a candidate to lead off for the club earlier this spring.

Kingery is a candidate to lead off this season, at least until Andrew McCutchen returns from his knee injury, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery was mentioned alongside J.T. Realmuto, Adam Haseley and Roman Quinn. Kingery possesses the speed of a traditional leadoff man, though his .315 on-base percentage last season doesn't necessarily fit the mold of a modern table-setter. If he gets the job anyway, expect a boost to his run total and perhaps extra opportunities to steal early in the season.

Kingery will wear a contact lens this season to correct the blurry vision that affected him late in 2019, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kingery went through a series of tests during the offseason which revealed a minor vision issue in his right eye. The problem isn't bad enough for him to require contacts for everyday activity, but a baseball player trying to hit major-league pitching requires more perfect vision than most of us do in our daily lives. In theory, improved vision could help Kingery achieve a second straight breakout season, but given that the issue was apparently minor and didn't pop up until late in the year, it's probably not wise to adjust his projections too much.