Domonic Brown (Achilles) hopes to DH in a minor league game Monday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Brown (Achilles) hopes to DH in a minor league game Monday, the Phillies' official site reports.

Analysis:

Brown has not played since Mar. 19 due to tendinitis in his left Achilles. He remains optimistic that he will be ready for Opening Day, but manager Ryne Sandberg expressed doubts. If Brown has to start the year on the disabled list, the Phillies will be able to backdate it nine days, allowing him to only miss a week of the regular season.