Report: Dodgers very open to bringing back Utley

Chase Utley's time in Dodger Blue may not be up just yet.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly telling teams they are still "very open" to bringing the veteran free agent back next season despite also looking for other upgrades at second base, according to Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press.

Los Angeles has also been reported to have interest in acquiring Tampa Bay Rays infielder Logan Forsythe, and they've also been in contact with the Detroit Tigers about Ian Kinsler, though it's unclear if acquiring another second baseman would rule out an Utley return.

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The 37-year-old Utley has been with the Dodgers since August 2015, when he arrived in a trade from the Philadelphia Phillies.

He's slashed .242/.313/.390 in 172 games with Los Angeles.