- May 21, 2026
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The family's got a message for Trea Turner, and it ain't a friendly sit-down over cannoli. Dave Dombrowski, the made man running baseball ops, put the $300 million shortstop on notice: clean up his glove work by spring or start learning the outfield terrain.
Turner's '26 campaign was brutal — .242 average, .675 OPS, and a league-worst 21 boots at short. Dombrowski made it crystal at their Citizens Bank Park meeting: "It's really mandatory that it's like that." No more manufactured ovations saving his spot.
The 33-year-old went 1-for-10 in the NL Wild Card flop against Atlanta and owned the blame. "I've got a lot of work to do," Turner admitted after the sweep.
Philly's got fallback plans. Bryson Stott could slide over, and prospects Aidan Miller and Bryan Rincon are waiting in the wings. With $190 million still owed and a no-trade clause, Turner's going nowhere — except maybe left field.
Mickey's Angle: Turner at even average defensive form keeps his value playable; if he's shifted to the outfield, his fantasy stock and lineup protection take a serious hit. Watch spring training reps like a hawk.
Source: Yahoo Sports - original report rewritten by Mickey the Mouth.