Utley, who broke his right hand July 26, had stitches removed from a July 27 surgery, but has not been cleared for gripping or hand exercises.
The Phillies are still optimistic that their all-star second baseman will be back before the end of the month.
Utley has been quoted as saying "I hope so," Utley said. "That's the whole goal. I'm going to do what the doctor says is best. He said it looks great. It's healing like he thought it should, so from that aspect everything is going well.
The Phillies have really been affected probably more than any team this season with injuries.
Dependable relief pitcher Ryan Madson is on the DL with a strain right shoulder, Shance Victorino their dependable utility man is out with a strain calf but will begin an rehab assignment some time next week, and former pitcher of 2005 Championship WhiteSox Freddy Garcia is out with a strain right shoulder also.
For long time Phillies Fans this could be another year of having a good season but not good enough to make it to the postseason play.
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