Kyle Kendrick struggled on the mound Sunday, but didn't exit the game with anxiety about what it might mean for his future with the Phillies.

For the first time since 2008, the only thing that can keep him out of Philadelphia's Opening Day rotation is an injury.

"I'm not going to lie, it's nice," Kendrick said. "But you still have to get your work in. You're still working on things. But it's obviously a different feeling for me."