Second baseman Chase Utley hit the disabled list on Wednesday due to inflammation in his right ankle. The 36-year-old was slow to start during spring training due to an ankle issue as well, so the injury doesn’t come out of left field.
Riding the pine is a big deal for Utley, as he has $15 million options for each of the 2016-18 seasons which vest with 500 plate appearances in the preceding season. He’s currently at 249. He’ll be eligible to come off the disabled list on July 7, which would be the Phillies’ 86th game.