Report: Injured Chase Utley Nearing Return To Phillies Camp

Chase Utley has been battling chronic knee pain, and it's unclear whether he'll be ready for the Philadelphia Phillies' season opener in two weeks. But there was good news today -- manager Charlie Manuel said Utley is on the verge of rejoining the team, possibly tomorrow in Clearwater.

"He's supposed to come back tomorrow or the next day or something," Manuel told MLB.com. "I don't know."

Utley left camp on Monday to see a specialist in Phoenix about his chronic pain. It's unknown what, if anything, this week's visit accomplished.

"I haven't heard nothing," Manuel said. "Absolutely zero."