Dodgers’ Utley to retire, focus on being a father

Dodgers infielder Chase Utley will retire after this season, capping a 16-year career that included a World Series title with Philadelphia and an elder statesman role with Los Angeles. The six-time All-Star said he’s leaving to spend more time with his wife and two young sons.

“I’m ready to be a full-time dad,” he said.

Utley announced his decision Friday, with several of his teammates in attendance.

“I just want you guys to know that I’ve signed a five-year extension,” Utley, 39, deadpanned.

Utley made his name as the Phillies’ second baseman, earning five All-Star berths and winning four Silver Slugger awards. He helped the team to a World Series title in 2008, combining with shortstop Jimmy Rollins as a standout doubleplay duo.

Utley has a .276 career average with 259 homers. He also has 153 steals in 175 attempts.

All-Star roster changes: Indians pitcher Corey Kluber has received an injection in his right knee that will force him to miss Tuesday’s All-Star Game. The team said he will need at least one week to recover from the injection and will not make his next start until July 23 against Pittsburgh. Kluber will be replaced on the AL All-Star roster by Tampa Bay’s Blake Snell . ... Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman won’t pitch in the All-Star Game in order to rest his sore left knee. Astros righthander Charlie Morton was added to the AL All-Star team.

Injury report: Angels first baseman Albert Pujols will spend the All-Star break on the disabled list with left knee inflammation. Manager Mike Scioscia said Pujols had an injection in his knee . ... Mariners left-hander James Paxton, who left his start Thursday because of lower back inflammation, was placed on the DL. ... The Blue Jays placed righthander Marco Estrada on the DL because of a glute strain.

Briefly: Boston put outfielder Andrew Benintendi on the bereavement list because of a death in the family. He is expected to return after the All-Star break . ... Eiko Roberts, mother of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, tossed the ceremonial first pitch with her son catching on Japan Night at Dodger Stadium. She was born and raised in Japan . ... On his 36th birthday, Texas’ Shin-Soo Choo singled in the third against Baltimore to extend his club record on-base streak to 49 games.