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

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

Analysis:

Hernandez is considered a frontrunner 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 bullpen after sending Ken Giles to the Astros this offseason.