Utley is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran second baseman gets a well-deserved day off Thursday after collecting six hits in a 14 inning game Wednesday against Baltimore. Howie Kendrick will take over Utley's post at second base and bat leadoff against San Diego lefty Drew Pomeranz. Utley figures to rejoin the lineup Friday with the Dodgers facing right hander Andrew Cashner.