Utley is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Phillies starting a right-hander in Nick Pivetta, Utley's absence from the lineup is a bit surprising, as he's acted as the Dodgers' primary starter at second base against right-handed pitching while Logan Forsythe (hamstring) has been sidelined. Instead, manager Dave Roberts will deviate from the platoon and go with Chris Taylor at the keystone, marking Taylor's third start in four games.

Manager Dave Roberts said that Utley will fill in for Logan Forsythe (foot) against right-handed starters, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Utley will act as the strong side of a platoon at second base with the recently-recalled Chris Taylor. The 38-year-old is batting just .050 (1-for-20) as a bench bat early in the year, but Forsythe is expected to miss at least a couple of weeks, giving Utley short-term value in deep leagues. The Dodgers face four righties over their next six contests, so the veteran should see his name penciled in the lineup card more often than not in the coming week.

Utley will start at second base and bat eighth Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Utley will step in for the injured Logan Forsythe, who exited Saturday's game early due to a hamstring injury. With Forsythe a potential pinch-hit candidate Sunday, however, it seems as if Utley's time in the starting lineup will be short lived. On the season, Utley has struggled at the dish, collecting just one single in 17 at-bats.

Utley is batting sixth in the Dodgers' lineup and playing second base Thursday against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran gets the start at the keystone as Logan Forsythe slides over to give Justin Turner a rest during this getaway day outing. Utley likely will return to bench duty Friday, but he has a decent matchup today against the soft-tossing Jered Weaver.

Utley went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and a pair of runs scored in Monday's loss to Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old's big day at the plate brought his Cactus League slash line up to .364/.395/.576 in 36 plate appearances. Utley was already considered a near-lock for the Opening Day roster as a backup infielder, and his strong spring further solidifies that role. The veteran won't have much value in fantasy circles in a backup role, but if Corey Seager (back) is forced to miss any time to begin the year, then Utley would presumably see regular playing time at second (with Logan Forsythe moving to short) until the start shortstop returns.

Utley kept his hot spring going with a 2-for-3 day at the dish with a double, two RBI and a run scored in a loss to the Cubs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old was brought back to camp to compete for a utility infield job this spring. He is showing that he still has life left in that bat, and his willingness to play at the corners should make it an easy decision for Dodgers management.

Utley will get some work at first base during spring training, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Logan Forsythe's signing signaled the end of Utley's run as the Dodgers' everyday second baseman. With that, Utley will get reps at first base as a way of increasing his versatility. Considering Friday's announcement that Adrian Gonzalez will miss two weeks due to elbow inflammation, Utley figures to have plenty of opportunity to learn the position and could see playing time there when the Dodgers begin playing exhibition games.

Utley will remain in Los Angeles, as he agreed to a one-year deal with the club on Friday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Financial aspects of the deal are currently unknown. The 38-year-old veteran slashed .252/.319/.396 across 565 plate appearances in 2016. With the addition of Logan Forsythe and Justin Turner to the Dodgers' infield, Utley projects to be primarily used as a utility option in 2017, mainly facing right-handed pitching.

Utley is not in the lineup Thursday for the Dodgers' Game 5 NLCS matchup with the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Utley typically heads to the bench when left-handers take the mound, and Thursday is no different with Jon Lester toeing the rubber for Chicago. Kike Hernandez will fill in for him and bat leadoff.

Utley is not in the lineup for the Dodgers' NLDS matchup with the Nationals on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Utley will be held out with left-hander Gio Gonzalez on the bump for the Nationals. Charlie Culberson will fill in at second base, and Howie Kendrick will serve as the Dodgers' leadoff hitter in Utley's place.