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Interim manager Pete Mackanin said Ceaser Hernandez, who has taken over at second base with Utley (ankle) on the disabled list, "has proven that he deserves a chance to be the everyday second baseman" for the Phillies, the team's official site reports.

Interim manager Pete Mackanin said Ceaser Hernandez, who has taken over at second base with Utley (ankle) on the disabled list, "has proven that he deserves a chance to be the everyday second baseman" for the Phillies, the team's official site reports.

Analysis:

Mackanin would not commit to actually making a change at second base, but his comment indicates Utley may have to split time with Hernandez when he returns to the team. If the Phillies can trade Ryan Howard that would create some addition flexibility to get Utley time at first base while also keeping Hernandez in the lineup. The Phillies have not provided an update on Utley's ankle or an estimated return date since he went on the disabled list last week.

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