Bleacher Report · Jun 24, 2015
Chase Utley Injury: Updates on Phillies Star's Ankle and Return
Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has struggled all year long due to an ankle injury, and that story doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon.
Continue for updates.
Utley Hits the Shelf
Wednesday, June 24
Chase Utley has been mired in an injury-induced slump at the plate during the 2014-15 season, and he was benched for the third time in the last five games in Philadelphia's 11-6 win over the New York Yankees Tuesday night.
Shortly after the victory, the team announced Utley was being placed on the disabled list due to a nagging right ankle ailment:
#Phillies have placed Chase Utley on the 15-day DL with right ankle inflammation and recalled Darin Ruf from @IronPigs.