Phillies: Chase Utley left off the Dodgers playoff roster

Phillies fans won’t see The Man during the NLDS

After the Phillies missed out on the playoffs, fans were ready to see a handful of alums represent new teams during the playoffs this season. Unfortunately, the Man most Philadelphia fans were waiting to see make one last playoff appearance won’t be suiting up for the Dodgers in the National League Divisional Series.

Chase Utley was left off the Los Angeles Dodgers NLDS roster for their five-game series against the Atlanta Braves.

It’s disappointing, but really not a surprise considering Utley’s lack of production in the final season of his career. He’s hitting .213 with only one home run in 87 games this year and his WAR is below 0 for the second time in his career.

In a remarkable 258 playoff plate appearances Utley hit just .224 between his time with Philly and LA. His batting average goes up 40 points if you only count his playoff games with Philadelphia.

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Los Angeles did, however, keep former Phillie reliever Ryan Madson on their playoff roster after acquiring him from the Nationals in August. He’s allowed six earned runs in 8.1 innings since being traded, but he has 13 strikeouts and 47.1 innings of playoff experience.

Atlanta also left a former Phillie off the roster, opting to keep former top prospect Jessie Biddle out of the bullpen.

Catcher Erik Kratz and pitcher Gio Gonzalez made the Brewers NLDS roster for their series against Colorado.

J.A. Happ, Carlos Carrasco, and Charlie Morton will also represent former Phils on playoff rosters as their teams prepare for ALDS series..