Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley cleared waivers on Tuesday, which makes him eligible for trade.
The Cubs are rumored to be in the market for a veteran second baseman and according to ESPN baseball analyst Jim Bowden, the Cubs are one of four possible suitors to acquire Utley.
Best fits for Chase Utley: #Yankees #Angels #Cubs & #Giants
— Jim Bowden⚾️ (@JimBowdenGM) August 12, 2015
The 36-year-old second baseman is hitting .196 with four home runs and 28 RBI in 70 games this season. But since returning from a sprained ankle injury, Utley is hitting .412 with three doubles and three runs scored.
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Among the other clubs that are considering trading for the Phillies second baseman, the San Francisco Giants have reportedly shown the most interest.