CINCINNATI -- Career second baseman Chase Utley began a potential conversion to third base Wednesday afternoon in a brief workout that included manager Don Mattingly and bench coach Tim Wallach, a former All-Star third baseman.
Utley, acquired last week primarily to fill in for injured second baseman Howie Kendrick, took grounders for less than five minutes at Great American Ball Park.
"Pretty good, I thought," said Mattingly of the session. "The first day, we didn't want to do too much. His arm seemed to have plenty of carry. While playing second [in the night game], we've got to be a little careful, not do too much.