Trea Turner -- General News

The Philadelphia Phillies removed shortstop Trea Turner from the starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game against the Boston Red Sox, with interim manager Don Mattingly citing that Turner is "under the weather." Turner remains available to pinch-hit or pinch-run if needed. This marks only the second absence of the season for the 32-year-old veteran, who was previously given a day off earlier in May.

Turner has struggled significantly in 2026, posting a .234 batting average with a .628 OPS, 4 home runs, and 13 RBIs across 41 games. The performance is particularly concerning given his status as a key offensive component for the Phillies and his recent history as the reigning National League batting champion. Turner is in his fourth season with Philadelphia, signed through 2033 on an 11-year, $300 million contract.

Edmundo Sosa drew the start at shortstop in Turner's absence. The Phillies hope the unexpected day off serves as a reset for their All-Star shortstop, who is expected to return to the starting lineup Thursday for the series finale. The team's recent turnaround under Mattingly has re-established them as World Series contenders, and getting Turner back to form would significantly elevate their offensive ceiling.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced their starting lineup for Wednesday's game at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Notably, three-time All-Star Trea Turner does not appear in the lineup as the team seeks its fifth consecutive series win. Turner has struggled significantly in 2026, batting .234 with 40 hits, 4 home runs, and 13 RBIs through 41 games. The 32-year-old is in his fourth season with Philadelphia after spending time with the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Dodgers over his 12-year career; he was instrumental in the Nationals' 2019 World Series championship.

The Phillies enter Wednesday with a 20-22 record, sitting in second place in the National League East with an 8-10 record on the road. Kyle Schwarber is providing offensive production, hitting his sixth home run in the last five games on Tuesday. ESPN reported that Schwarber has now homered in five consecutive games, putting him one game away from setting the Phillies franchise record for consecutive games with a home run.

This is an ESPN player profile page for Trea Turner, the Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop. Turner is a 32-year-old right-handed batter and thrower standing 6'1" and weighing 185 lbs. He was born on June 30, 1993, in Boynton Beach, Florida, and currently holds the #7 jersey. The page displays his active player status and includes links to various MLB news content, including articles on early-season all-star performances and disappointments, fantasy baseball lineup recommendations, and MLB's top 100 players ranking for 2026. The profile serves as a central hub for Turner-related news and fantasy baseball information.