Phillies manager Gabe Kapler says Andrew McCutchen will be the team's leadoff hitter on Opening Day. (Todd Zolecki on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
This news certainly increases McCutchen's fantasy value. He still gets on base at an advanced clip and should score over 100 runs leading off for a powerful Phillies lineup. Kapler added that Cesar Hernandez, last season's leadoff hitter, will probably bat sixth or seventh.