8/21 11:47: Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Enquirer says Dobbs has cleared waivers and will accept a Minor League assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

8/17 11:55: Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Enquirer tweets that the Phillies have designated third baseman Greg Dobbs for assignment. The move was done to make room for Chase Utley who was activated from the disabled list today.

Dobbs, 31, was hitting .191/.250/.319 with 4 home runs in 76 games for the Phillies this season.