Phillies All-Star second baseman Chase Utley has been given clearance to increase his workout routine, including swinging the bat. Utley received the clearance after visiting with Dr. Randall Culp Monday.
The amount of swinging Utley does will depend upon his tolerance level along with comfort and strength in his right hand. He will also increase his throwing program without wearing a splint.
Utley's return date will be determined later in the week.
In other Phillies injury news, left-handed reliever Mike Zagurski (right hamstring strain) and right-handed reliever Yoel Hernandez (sore right shoulder) underwent MRI exams today. Results are expected tomorrow.
Catcher Rod Barajas will continue his rehab assignment with the Lakewood BlueClaws tonight. In his first two games there, Barajas is 4-for-4.
Outfielder Shane Victorino is also scheduled to play tonight in Lakewood. Rain washed out his assignment yesterday. The BlueClaws are hosting Hickory in a doubleheader tonight, weather permitting.
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