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Trea Turner's 2027 shortstop future uncertain
Trea Turner may play shortstop for Phillies in 2027 but faces immediate evaluation after defensive struggles.
In brief
Trea Turner may play shortstop for Phillies in 2027 but faces immediate evaluation after defensive struggles. Trea Turner will be the Phillies' shortstop in 2027 unless he fails defensive evaluation at spring training. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Trea Turner's shortstop future
Dave Dombrowski said Trea Turner will get the opportunity to show he should be the shortstop but has fallback options.
Defensive performance concerns
Turner led MLB in errors for the second time in four seasons with 21 errors in 2026.
Dombrowski's evaluation plan
Dombrowski said Turner will be evaluated at spring training and has fallback options including Bryson Stott and Aidan Miller.
Turner's defensive improvement
Dombrowski stated Turner must improve defensively to play shortstop, saying if he plays like in 2026 he can't.
Turner's offensive stats
Turner had a .242/.297/.378 batting average with 19 HR, 58 RBI and 21 errors in 2026.
Dombrowski's accountability stance
Dombrowski said Turner takes complete accountability for not having a good season offensively or defensively.
Turner's flexibility
Turner is open to playing outfield or other positions if he doesn't play shortstop.
2027 shortstop uncertainty
Dombrowski said Turner will be evaluated at spring training to determine if he plays shortstop in 2027.
Dombrowski's confidence
Dombrowski believes Turner can bounce back offensively with his quick-twitch muscles.
Defensive improvement needed
Dombrowski laid down the gauntlet for Turner to improve defensively or go elsewhere.
What to remember
Trea Turner will be the Phillies' shortstop in 2027 unless he fails defensive evaluation at spring training.
