Phillies Hopeful to Get Trea Turner Again for Remaining Collection

[ad_1] The Philadelphia Phillies could also be getting their shortstop, Trea Turner, again earlier than the tip of the common season.

In a current story, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported that the staff is hopeful Turner can return for the ultimate collection starting Friday in opposition to the Minnesota Twins.

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Turner has been sidelined since Sept. 7 with a hamstring harm, and the Phillies have remained hopeful since then that he can be again and able to go for the playoffs.

Given the New York Mets' collapse, the staff did not have to fret an excessive amount of about dashing him again for the ultimate stretch of the common season. Nonetheless, they know he's an integral a part of their lineup and need him on the sector for his or her first playoff recreation. Turner's presence additionally helps with the staff's lineup development.

"As soon as Turner returns, the Phillies can drop Harrison Bader decrease within the lineup," wrote Gelb. "(J.T.) Realmuto might go from hitting cleanup for many of September to seventh if the Phillies have (Alec) Bohm fourth, Brandon Marsh fifth and Bader sixth."

The extra Turner can play in opposition to the Twins, the higher. The Phillies stay hopeful he will probably be able to go for the collection opener on Friday.