SB Nation Philly - Chase Utley Update: Utley Activated From 15-Day DL Vs. Pirates On Wednesdayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48987/philly-fave.png2012-06-27T16:54:32-04:00http://philly.sbnation.com/rss/stream/28277632012-06-27T16:54:32-04:002012-06-27T16:54:32-04:00Chase Utley Status: Philadelphia Phillies Activate 2B From 15-Day DL To Play Vs. Pirates
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a> will finally have second baseman <span>Chase Utley</span> back in the lineup on Wednesday night against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a>. The team activated Utley from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday afternoon. In order to add Utley back into the lineup (he will bat third), the Phils optioned infielder <span>Michael Martinez</span> to Triple-A Lehigh Valley (<a href="http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120627&content_id=34023798&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb" target="_blank">via MLB</a>).</p>
<p>Utley has missed the entire 2012 season so far with a knee problem (bilateral chondromalacia). In rehab stints, Utley played nine games for Class-A Clearwater and one game Lehigh Valley.</p>
<p>Last season, Utley hit .259 with 11 homers, 44 RBI and 39 walks in 103 games. Martinez struggled at the MLB level and only hit .133 with a home run and 4 RBI in 16 games for Philadelphia this season.</p>
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<p><span>Chase Utley</span> continues to gear up for a return to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a>, giving his clearest indication Saturday night that his rehab assignment may be coming to an end sooner than later. </p>
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/ryanlawrence21/status/216712479756136448" target="_blank">As reported by Phillies beat writer Ryan Lawrence,</a> Utley played eight innings at second base for the Clearwater Threshers on Saturday in a 7-2 victory over the Daytona <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>. Utley finished 0-3 but did record an RBI on a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was his second straight start for the Threshers and his ninth overall rehab appearance.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2012/6/23/3113831/chase-utley-update-utley-plays-eight-innings-at-second-base-rehab-gameAlex Shultz2012-06-23T16:35:58-04:002012-06-23T16:35:58-04:00Chase Utley Update: Second Baseman To Play Consecutive Days In Field
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<p><span>Chase Utley</span> might not be far away from making his season debut for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a>. On Saturday he will play second base on back-to-back days for the first time this season.</p>
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<p>Chase Utley will play second base at CLW tonight. First time he's played consecutive days on defense. Big step. Won't be long till in Phila</p>
— Jim Salisbury (@JSalisburyCSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/JSalisburyCSN/status/216606589778530304" data-datetime="2012-06-23T19:00:10+00:00">June 23, 2012</a>
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<p>Utley, who is about to play his ninth game on his rehab assignment, has not yet found his stroke at the plate. In 29 at-bats, he has just five hits. However, he stole a base in his last game, showing that he is feeling more comfortable on his knee.</p>
<p>The Phillies have been playing <span>Michael Martinez</span> at second base.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2012/6/23/3113323/chase-utley-update-consecutive-days-in-fieldDavid Cassilo2012-06-21T14:27:46-04:002012-06-21T14:27:46-04:00Chase Utley Update: Utley Hits First HR In Rehab Assignment
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<p>Philadelphia Phillies second baseman <span>Chase Utley</span> <a href="http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/phillies/20120621_Phillies__Utley_goes_2-for-3__including_first_homer_in_rehab_assignment.html">continued his rehabilitation</a> for a recurring knee injury on Wednesday night, going 2-for-3 with his first home run since beginning a rehab assignment last week.</p>
<p>Utley's other hit was a single as he helped Clearwater to a 3-2 victory over the Dunedin <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/">Blue Jays</a>. He left the game after eight innings after starting at second base. At the time he left the game, Utley had batted in both of Clearwater's runs and managed two of his team's three hits. Three more hits in the ninth inning allowed Clearwater to eke out the victory.</p>
<p>With the first multi-hit game of his rehab assignment, Utley raised his batting average to .217 (5-for-23). He did not register an error in four chances in the field.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2012/6/21/3107988/chase-utley-injury-updateJay King2012-06-17T14:42:18-04:002012-06-17T14:42:18-04:00Phillies May Be Looking To Sell If Injuries Continue, According To Report
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<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">The struggles of the Philadelphia Phillies have folks around the league talking. Some baseball execs are wondering if the Phillies will move into sell mode if they're not healthy and on the right track by July, according to a report from <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/dl_stints_hurt_some_teams_more_than_Hbl1VdaxrLvR14HqR1cD1O/1">the NY Post</a> (via<a href="http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/06/east-notes-ortiz-hanrahan-phillies-prior.html"> MLB Trade Rumors</a>). <span>Chase Utley</span> and <span>Ryan Howard</span>, two key parts of the Phillies offense as well as the infield, have yet to play in the 2012 season. <span>Freddy Galvis</span>, who was the replacement for Utley, is also out, <span>Roy Halladay</span> is out with an injury to his right shoulder, and <span>Jose Contreras</span> is missing time with an elbow injury.</span></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 9px;">With a $172 million dollar payroll and a last-place 31-36 record to show for it, some see Philadelphia looking to make some moves if they can't turn things around soon.</span></p>
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<p>Philadelphia Phillies injured second baseman <span>Chase Utley</span> played five innings in an intrasquad game on Saturday, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/magelb/status/214062051285401600">Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer</a>. It's a small sign of progress for a player who just recently returned to the field.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old second baseman has yet to appear in a Major League game this season, as he deals with a knee injury. He's coming off his worst season as a professional, where he hit a career-low .259, with only 11 home runs and 44 runs batted in.</p>
<p>From 2005 to 2009, there were no better second baseman in all of baseball than Chase Utley. And it wasn't even close. Utley's cumulative WAR over that period was 39.2 – the next highest was 23.5.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/2012/6/16/3091791/chase-utley-injury-update-philadelphia-philliesJordan Sams2012-06-13T09:58:59-04:002012-06-13T09:58:59-04:00Chase Utley Injury Update: Utley Goes Hitless In Rehab Assignment
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<p>Chase Utley got back in action for single-A Clearwater but went 0-5.</p> <p><span>Chase Utley</span> had a big zero in the hit column Tuesday night for single-A Clearwater on his rehab assignment. The story of course isn't the lack of a hit, but that there were plate appearances in the first place.</p>
<p>Utley has missed the entire season far but looks like he could be back in three weeks. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a> have him on a 20-day rehab plan before he rejoins the major league club.</p>
<p>Right now, the next step is getting Utley onto the field as a second baseman and not a designated hitter, which he was on Tuesday, <a href="http://www.pennlive.com/newsflash/index.ssf/story/utley-hitless-in-rehab-start/890b408e3c0baecaa3d6352053bad518">according to Pennlive.com</a>.</p>
<p>"He'll let his body dictate how fast he can get to the field and do that kind of stuff where he starts playing second base in games, but he seems to be moving around well," general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. "It doesn't look like he has a whole lot of hesitancy and restriction, and that's a good sign."</p>
<p>The Phillies desperately need Utley to come back and provide some punch for an offense that has struggled. </p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2012/6/13/3082711/chase-utley-injury-update-philadelphia-philliesMatt Verderame2012-06-11T20:15:50-04:002012-06-11T20:15:50-04:00Chase Utley Injury Update: Phillies 2B To Begin Official Rehab Assignment Tuesday
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<p><span>Chase Utley</span> will begin a rehabilitation stint with <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thegoodphight.com/">Philadelphia Phillies</a> single-A affiliate Clearwater on Tuesday, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/philaphillies/status/212331725521555456">the team announced Monday</a>. The second baseman will DH as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523Phils">#Phils</a> 2B Chase Utley will begin an official rehabilitation assignment w/ Clearwater tomorrow (single A). He'll DH.</p>
— Phillies (@philaphillies) <a data-datetime="2012-06-11T23:53:22+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/philaphillies/status/212331725521555456">June 11, 2012</a>
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<p>Utley has been responding very well in extended Spring Training. He went 2-for-5 last Wednesday against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bluebirdbanter.com/">Toronto Blue Jays</a> with a home run. He went 3-for-4 with another home run two days prior. Utley is running bases, which is a good sign. He still isn't playing defense, however.</p>
<p>Utley has now missed 62 games this season. The Phillies have suffered without his bat in the lineup. The team ranks eighth in the NL with 261 runs scored this season.</p>
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https://philly.sbnation.com/philadelphia-phillies/2012/6/11/3079357/chase-utley-injury-update-piladelphia-phillies-rehab-minor-leagueLouis Bien