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Phillies: Andrew McCutchen more suited for bench or DH role?

Even though the Philadelphia Phillies have only played in four games so far this season, Andrew McCutchen’s 1-for-14 start has to be considered a concern in this shortened season.

McCutchen’s first hit of the year came in the third inning on Monday against the New York Yankees, where he reached base at about the same time as the ball, which was thrown off-target nearly enough to be considered an error.

After sitting out the third game against the Miami Marlins, McCutchen returned to the lead-off spot and left field for Monday’s game. His .