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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Confident Chase Utley Will Hit His Stride
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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Confident Chase Utley Will Hit His Stride

Matthew Moreno
May 2, 2017
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After a disappointing close to the 2016 season, the likelihood of Chase Utley returning for another season with the Los Angeles Dodgers did not appear great. The club needed an everyday second baseman, and preferably one who was a right-handed batter.

But last December, Utley re-signed on a one-year, $2 million contract that includes incentives. What worked in his favor was the emphasis and value the Dodgers placed on Utley’s leadership and clubhouse presence.

Though, Utley is now filling the most reduced role of his career, and that seemingly has impacted his production. “The preparation is there. You can argue he’s never had the inconsistent playing time,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

“So that’s an adjustment for him. But I know he’ll never make that excuse. He’s a grinder, he’s going to figure it out.”

With Logan Forsythe on the disabled list, it’s afforded Utley with some semblance of regular playing time. Since Forsythe was put on the DL on April 19, Utley has appeared in 10 of 12 games, making seven starts.

However, he’s hit a lowly .167/.259/.208 during that span. Overall this season, the 37-year-old has just five hits (one double) and one RBI in 49 plate appearances across 20 games (11 starts).

Appearing in 138 games last season, which was his most since 2014, Utley batted .252/.319/.396 with 26 doubles, 14 home runs, 52 RBI and a 95 OPS+. Utley got off to a hot start as the Dodgers everyday second baseman and primary leadoff hitter, but his production waned down the stretch.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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