Chase Utley says his rehab from hip surgery is on schedule, and the Phillies second baseman expects to be ready by opening day.

Utley, who underwent right hip surgery Nov. 24, said yesterday 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 yesterday for a televised meet-and-greet with fans. 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 Braves.

“It’s about listening to my body. Right now, we are listening and it’s responding well,” Utley said. “If that continues to happen, then I don’t see why I won’t be ready for opening day.”

*

The Athletics agreed to terms on a $3.9 million, one-year contract with right-hander Justin Duchscherer, the club’s last remaining roster player eligible for arbitration.

*

Brandon Lyon agreed to a $4.25 million, one-year contract with the Tigers. Lyon, who had 26 saves for the Diamondbacks last season, will have a chance to replace the retired Todd Jones at the end of Detroit’s games.

*

Career saves leader Trevor Hoffman, who signed with Milwaukee two weeks ago, and was introduced yesterday at Milwaukee’s two-day fan festival with thousands watching.

Hoffman, whose $6 million, one-year deal includes up to $1.5 million in incentives, is not an overpowering pitcher. He’s relied on his changeup for the majority of his 554 saves, including 30 of 34 chances last season.