Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle relays that Whisenhunt could be called up from Triple-A Sacramento and start in the Giants' series opener against the Padres on Monday.
Schmitt went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a triple during Thursday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Phillies in Game 2 of a doubleheader. He was also hit by a pitch.