by Jerry Feitelberg

During the A’s game with the Dodgers Wednesday, the Dodgers announced that they acquired second baseman Chase Utley from the Philadelphia Phillies for two minor league prospects. In addition, the Dodgers will assume two million dollars of salary for Utley for the remainder of the season.

The A’s announced that they placed Ike Davis on the 15 day DL and recalled outfielder Jake Smolinski from Triple A Nashville.