# Trea Turner's 2027 shortstop future uncertain

> Trea Turner may play shortstop for Phillies in 2027 but faces immediate evaluation after defensive struggles.
- Title: Trea Turner's 2027 shortstop future uncertain · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Trea Turner may play shortstop for Phillies in 2027 but faces immediate evaluation after defensive struggles. Trea Turner will be the Phillies' shortstop in…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/trea-turner-phillies-shortstop-dave-dombrowski-outfield-move
- Published: 2026-10-15T17:06:56.788+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Trea Turner will be the Phillies' shortstop in 2027 unless he fails defensive evaluation at spring training.