PHOENIX -- Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has been placed on revocable waivers, according to FOXSports.com.
The news is not surprising, but it is noteworthy. It is not surprising because teams place most of their players on waivers in August. If they clear waivers teams can trade them before the Aug. 31 waiver Trade Deadline. Teams like to have the flexibility.
But it is noteworthy because the Phillies would trade Utley for the right deal. The report had Utley placed on waivers Saturday, which means he had until 1 p.m. ET on Monday to be claimed. It is unclear if a team claimed him.