KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Angels are interested in acquiring Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies.
There remain enough hurdles to the deal – not the least of which is Utley’s right to veto a trade – that it is not imminent and perhaps not even likely, but reports of the Angels interest are accurate.
Utley, 36, has hit .196 with four homers this year, with an ankle injury nagging him for most of the season. The Angels are apparently convinced that Utley could be helpful, though. He went 6 for 11 during a rehab assignment and has gone 7 for 17 in five games since being back in the majors.