Utley is batting sixth in the Dodgers' lineup and playing second base Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran gets the start at the keystone as Logan Forsythe slides over to give Justin Turner a rest during this getaway day outing. Utley likely will return to bench duty Friday, but he has a decent matchup today against the soft-tossing Jered Weaver.