Long term: The future is promising.
Hernandez went 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored in Sunday's 5-3 victory over the Padres at Petco Park, which completed the series sweep. The Phillies are 16-5 since the All-Star break, and Hernandez's impressive play is a big reason. Hernandez is hitting .329 (57-for-173) with nine doubles, three triples, 17 RBIs and a .799 OPS in 43 games since June 17.
"If you play every day that's what happens," Hernandez said. "You feel more comfortable at the plate."
But now that Utley is healthy, he is going to play fairly regularly for the foreseeable future.