The Phillies announced Tuesday starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick and Cole Hamels have been moved up in the rotation. Kendrick will start Friday's series opener vs. Cincinnati, while Hamels will pitch Saturday.
The change in pitching plans means Roberto Hernandez will be skipped in the rotation and might not rejoin the rotation until May 24 vs. L.A. Dodgers, which is the next time the team will need a fifth starter.