Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said Saturday he is just weeks away from starting to swing a bat.

"In two to three weeks — that would be nice," Utley said. "If everything goes as planned, that's what we want to do. And right now, we're on schedule."

Utley joined his World Series champion teammates Cole Hamels, Brad Lidge and Shane Victorino at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday for a televised meet-and-greet with fans.

Unlike his teammates, Utley has made more than the occasional visits offseason.

The three-time All-Star stayed in Philadelphia during the offseason and turned the ballpark into his office. Utley works out with the Phillies training staff five days a week and hopes to be ready when the season starts April 5 against the Atlanta Braves.