Chase Utley 2B FA Thu 5/23/13 8:08 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Phillies placed 2B Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a mild oblique strain.
General manager Ruben Amaro described the strain as "very mild," so, all things considered, it's pretty good news for the Phils. Amaro is hopeful that Utley will be ready when his two weeks are up, but it's possible he could be out as long as four weeks. Freddy Galvis will function as the primary second baseman while Utley is out. The team will make a corresponding move prior to Friday's game.
Chase Utley 2B FA Wed 5/22/13 12:18 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley (rib cage) will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
Utley was scratched from Tuesday's lineup after he felt pain and a burning sensation in his right rib cage after taking a swing during batting practice. Rib cage and oblique injuries tend to linger, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see him land on the disabled list at this point. Get a backup plan in place in fantasy leagues.
Chase Utley 2B FA Tue 5/21/13 6:41 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup after feeling discomfort in his side.
Chase Utley 2B FA Tue 5/14/13 3:07 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Indians.
He's likely just getting a routine day of rest. Kevin Frandsen will fill in at second base.
Chase Utley 2B FA Wed 5/8/13 1:11 AM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley finished 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI against the Giants on Tuesday.
It was the first multi-RBI game for Utley since April 15. He got off to a really hot start last month, but his OPS had actually fallen under .800 before his nice game tonight.
Chase Utley 2B FA Fri 5/3/13 10:16 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley tallied one of the Phillies three solo homers off Ricky Nolasco on Friday, leading to a 4-1 victory over the Marlins.
The 34-year-old second sacker has looked like the player of old to this point of hte season, hitting .275/.325/.514 with six homers, 21 RBI and four stolen bases. While durability has certainly been a concern over the years, he remains one of the elite options at his position while he's on the field.
Chase Utley 2B FA Wed 4/24/13 10:43 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley went 2-for-5 with his fourth home run of the season, but the Phillies lost to the Pirates on Wednesday.
The home run came in the first inning off left-hander Wandy Rodriguez. Utley now has 16 RBI and is batting .308 on the season, a nice rebound year for the 34-year-old second baseman. We don't know how much more Utley has left in the tank, but he looks like a good bet to at least continue to produce in 2013.
Chase Utley 2B FA Wed 4/24/13 3:27 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley will bat second Wednesday for the first time this season.
Utley has made all of his starts out of the No. 3 spot this season, but Phillies manager Charlie Manuel doesn't want him and Ryan Howard back-to-back since they are both left-handed hitters. Michael Young will bat third Wednesday.
Chase Utley 2B FA Tue 4/23/13 3:58 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Pirates.
We're assuming he's just getting a routine day of rest. Freddy Galvis will start in his place at second base.
Chase Utley 2B FA Mon 4/15/13 4:43 PM
Chase Utley
2B FA
Chase Utley is not in Monday's lineup against the Reds.
He's just getting a routine day off. Freddy Galvis will start in his place at second base.