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Phillies Expect Trea Turner Back Before Regular Season Ends as Rehab Accelerates

Team staff plan live pitching sessions to give the NL batting leader at-bats before the NLDS.

Overview

  • Manager Rob Thomson described Turner’s progress as “great,” with the shortstop jogging at 50 percent, taking grounders, and hitting in the cage.
  • The Phillies are considering bringing in a minor-league pitcher next week so Turner can face live pitching at Citizens Bank Park.
  • NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark reported Turner is expected to be activated before the playoffs, potentially during the final homestand.
  • Turner has been sidelined since Sept. 7 with a Grade 1 hamstring strain and went on the injured list on Sept. 8.
  • Philadelphia is 8-1 in his absence and remains in a race with Milwaukee for the NL’s top seed.