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PHI • Infielder • #7
about 1 month ago
Turner returns as Philadelphia’s top-of-the-order table-setter to kick off the postseason after missing a significant portion of September recovering from a hamstring strain. The 32-year-old power/speed combo fantasy star played five innings during last Sunday’s regular-season finale. Here’s the full lineup that will square off against Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in his first career postseason start at Citizens Bank Park: Turner (SS), Kyle Schwarber (DH), Bryce Harper (1B), Alec Bohm (3B), Brandon Marsh (LF), J.T. Realmuto (C), Max Kepler (RF), Harrison Bader (CF) and Bryson Stott (2B).
Source: MLB.com
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 1 month ago
No setback for Turner today, as he was expected to play about half of the game in his return from a hamstring strain. With the 0-for-2, he wins the NL batting crown at .304 for the season. Incredibly, it’s the first batting title for a Phillies player since Richie Ashburn won it in 1958. Turner was the only National Leaguer to bat .300. Nico Hoerner finished second at .297.
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 1 month ago
Turner returns to Philadelphia’s lineup for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Twins to prepare for their upcoming NL Division Series matchup. The 32-year-old shortstop will get a couple at-bats under his belt in an effort to get back up to speed after hitting the injured list back in early September with a low-grade hamstring strain. It’s an extremely positive development for the Phillies as they get their top-of-the-order catalyst back before the postseason kicks off.
Source: Todd Zolecki
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 1 month ago
Turner returns to Philadelphia’s lineup in advance of their upcoming NL Division Series matchup. The 32-year-old shortstop will get a couple at-bats under his belt in an effort to get back up to speed after hitting the injured list back in early September with a low-grade hamstring strain. It’s an extremely positive development for the Phillies as they get their top-of-the-order catalyst back before the postseason kicks off.
Source: Todd Zolecki
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
The 32-year-old shortstop went through an encouraging workout on Friday and feels like he’s close, but the Phillies have no reason to rush him back into action. Expect him to get a couple of at-bats on Sunday to knock the rust off before heading into the postseason.
Source: Lochlan March
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
It remains unclear whether Turner will get into a game or two this weekend, but barring a setback, there’s little doubt he’ll be good to go for the NLDS.
Source: Matt Gelb
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
There’s been plenty of optimism that Turner will be ready for the outset of next week’s playoffs but he still has a few hurdles left before he’s cleared to return since he’s yet to resume running at full strength. The 32-year-old shortstop is working his way back from a mild right hamstring strain that put him on the shelf back in early September.
Source: Scott Lauber
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
The Phillies are reportedly thrilled with the progress Turner made doing baseball activities over the weekend. They are bringing three pitchers with them to start this week specifically to throw live batting practice to Turner. If that goes well, he could be activated for the final series and seems like a lock to be ready for the postseason.
Source: The Athletic
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
The Phillies are reportedly thrilled with the progress Turner made while ramping up baseball activities over the weekend. They are bringing three pitchers with them to start this week specifically to throw live batting practice to Turner. If that goes well, he could be activated for the final series and seems like a lock to be ready for the postseason.
Source: The Athletic
PHI • Infielder • #7
about 2 months ago
Turner, who landed on the injured list last week with a low-grade right hamstring strain, is expected to resume swinging a bat later this weekend or early next week. The 32-year-old power/speed threat still needs to ramp up his running progression before he’s cleared for game action, and with just over two weeks left in the regular season, the clock is ticking on a potential return before the postseason.
Source: Charlotte Varnes
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Turner has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain and they’re optimistic he will return before the postseason. The 32-year-old power/speed threat suffered the injury Sunday against the Marlins, and while he’s expected back before the regular season ends, fantasy managers in shallow leagues may be better off moving on — a reminder of how quickly a fantasy superstar can become expendable when late-season waiver-wire heroes emerge.
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
The dynamic 32-year-old shortstop was lifted from Sunday’s battle against the Marlins after sustaining the injury. Remember, he missed nearly six weeks during the 2024 season with a hamstring strain, so the Phillies are going to take every possible precaution here. Fantasy managers should be sure to have an alternative option in place for next week in the event that Turner is looking at an extended absence.
Source: Scott Lauber
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
Not good. Turner will undergo additional evaluation and imaging to determine the severity of the ailment. The 32-year-old fantasy force, who missed nearly six weeks last season with a hamstring strain, was 1-for-4 with his 15th home run of the season before exiting Sunday’s contest in the seventh inning after reaching on a throwing error. An extended absence would be a major blow to both Philadelphia’s lineup and fantasy managers over the final three weeks. There should be an update on his status shortly.
Source: Scott Lauber
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
It’s an extremely rare off day for Turner in this one, despite holding a stratospheric .980 OPS with two homers in 42 career plate appearances against Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara. The 32-year-old fantasy stalwart gets a break with Edmundo Sosa handling shortstop in his place.
Source: MLB.com
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
The two sides were locked in a scoreless battle until Turner finally broke through and delivered a two-out, RBI single into left field in the seventh. That would be his only hit in five at-bats on the afternoon, but proved to be the difference. The 32-year-old shortstop is now hitting .301/.354/.452 with 14 homers, 68 RBI and 36 stolen bases.
PHI • Infielder • #7
2 months ago
With the Phillies down 2-1, Turner, who had half of the team’s hits tonight, drove a ball through the right side of the infield with the bases loaded and two outs against Dylan Dodd in the 10th. The Braves had already used Raisel Iglesias with the score tied in the ninth and, after taking a one-run lead, tried to get through the 10th with Hunter Stratton and Dodd, which did not work out. Both of Turner’s doubles tonight came off Chris Sale, and he also stole two bases. His 34 steals this season are his high total since 2018. His career high is 46 from 2017.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
Turner took Mitchell Parker deep for a solo home run to lead off the fifth inning. He added a walk in the seventh to reach for a second time. The 32-year-old shortstop is up to 14 homers while slashing .301/.355/.452 with 88 runs scored, 61 RBI, and 32 steals across 577 plate appearances.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
It’s his fourth career five-hit game and first since 2020. Turner has gone 19-for-29 during a stretch of six straight multihit games, raising his average from .281 to .303. He’s seventh in the majors in average, sixth with 87 runs scored and tied for sixth with 31 steals.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
Turner kicked off an impressive four-hit effort with a three-run homer – his 13th big fly of the season -- against Mariners ace Logan Gilbert in the second inning. He also drove in an additional run with a double to right field in the seventh inning to give the Phillies a commanding four-run advantage. He also tacked on an additional RBI single in the eighth inning, just for good measure. The 32-year-old shortstop has been on a tear of late, batting .365 (23-for-63) with two homers, 12 RBI and three steals over his last 15 games.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
All three hits were infield singles. Turner struck out to end 3-2 loss, but it could have been worse. During the at-bat, he fouled back a pitch that actually hit the bill of his helmet. Had the ball been a couple of inches lower, the outcome likely would have been disastrous.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
Turner’s home run was his 12th of the year. The 32-year-old shortstop belted a three-run home run off Luis Curvelo in the ninth inning. Turner previously drove in five runs over his last 12 games. He’s hitting .286 with a .776 OPS and 51 RBI this season.
PHI • Infielder • #7
3 months ago
Turner smacked a leadoff double off of Jonathan Cannon in the third inning and rode home on Kyle Schwarber’s titanic two-run blast. The dynamic 32-year-old infielder also singled in the fourth inning. He’s having another strong all-around season at the dish, slashing .292/.346/.434 with 11 homers, 44 RBI and 25 stolen bases through his first 474 plate appearances.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
Turner’s two-homer game gives him 11 on the season. He hit a solo shot off Bryce Elder in the second inning and another solo shot off Luke Williams in the ninth inning. The stolen base gives him 20 on the year. Turner is having one of his better fantasy seasons in recent years. He’s hitting .302 with an .821 OPS and 37 RBI.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
Turner has seven hits the last three days and is now the NL leader with 90 on the season. He’s also, at least for the moment, overtaken Francisco Lindor for second in OPS among NL shortstop at .832, putting him just behind Elly De La Cruz at .846. He’ll have an All-Star case, though there’s quite a crowd in the NL, with Mookie Betts also surely factoring into the mix.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
Turner kicked off an impressive three-hit performance with a leadoff homer against Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara before tacking on a pivotal insurance run with a seventh-inning single to left field. The 31-year-old speedy shortstop, who is hitting .312 (39-for-125) with six homers and nine steals over his last 30 games, has already matched last year’s stolen base total with 19 thefts through 70 games. He’s also on pace to reach the 20-homer plateau for the fifth consecutive season.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
Turner’s steal was his 17th in 61 games, leaving him just two shy of his total in 121 games last season. He’s batting .333 with five homers, 15 RBI and seven steals in his last 17 games.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
It’s Turner’s 18th career multihomer game, which is quite a few for someone who has totaled 178 homers in 11 seasons. With five homers and six steals in his last 14 games, he’s carrying fantasy teams lately, and he has his season average up to .305. He last hit .300 in 2021, when he won the NL batting title by batting .328 while splitting the season between the Nationals and Dodgers.
PHI • Infielder • #7
5 months ago
Turner’s double was his 10th of the year while his two stolen bases give him a total of 16 on the season. The 31-year-old is on pace for one of his better stolen base seasons after stealing just 19 bases in 121 games in 2024. Turner is hitting .299 with a .781 OPS and 25 RBI this year.
PHI • Infielder • #7
6 months ago
Turner delivered an RBI single off of Gunnar Hoglund in the third inning that pulled the Phillies to within a run at 3-2. He then tied the score with a sacrifice fly in the fifth before giving them the lead with a 343-foot (91.8 mph EV) solo shot off of Hogan Harris in the eighth inning. Still, it wasn’t enough. On the season, the 31-year-old superstar is now hitting .310/.365/.443 to go along with five homers, 23 RBI and 14 stolen bases.
PHI • Infielder • #7
6 months ago
There was one negative, as Turner was caught stealing for the fifth time. It’s hard to complain on a night where he picks up multiple extra-base hit, and he also drove in a pair of runs; giving him 17 RBI on the season. It’s nice to see some knocks that aren’t singles for Turner, as he still is slugging a relatively disappointing .400 to go with his solid .300 average and .358 on-base percentage.