Chase Utley dealing with injured knee?

We might finally have an explanation for Chase Utley's .257 batting average, .451 slugging percentage and mere 10 homers: he might have a knee injury. According to Phillies first base coach Davy Lopes, "Chase has had some problems with his knee" and that's why he isn't hitting like his usual self.

Of course, the Phillies have been denying for weeks that Utley has any type of injury. Given his weak numbers at the plate, finding out he has an injury should actually comfort Phillies fans as they finally have an explanation for why the 4-time All Star hasn't looked like himself this year. It is interesting to note, though, that Utley's defense has not suffered at all this season.

Hopefully, if Utley does have a knee injury, he and the Phillies wise up an give him some time off. The last thing this team needs is for Utley to miss significant time down the stretch. There is no shame in admitting an injury an taking a week or two off, Chase.