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Trea Turner Trending Toward NLDS Return as Phillies Mull Any Pre‑Playoff At‑Bats

The Phillies are prioritizing his NLDS readiness over any late tune‑up at‑bats.

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Sep 7, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) celebrates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Sep 3, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner (7) turns a double play as Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers (9) slides into second base during the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Turner has been out since straining his right hamstring on Sept. 7, and he called Thursday "probably my best day" after running, taking grounders and facing minor‑league pitchers in live BP.
  • Manager Rob Thomson confirmed Turner is expected to be ready for the NLDS on Oct. 4 and said he will not be activated Friday, with a decision on possible weekend action still to come.
  • Turner leads the National League batting race at .305, narrowly ahead of the Cubs’ Nico Hoerner, but he reiterated that securing postseason health outweighs chasing the batting title.
  • Philadelphia has already clinched the NL East and a first‑round bye, so any activation before Sunday would be aimed at a few timing reps rather than competitive necessity.
  • This strain is considered a milder Grade 1 compared with last year’s Grade 2 hamstring injury, and coaches say the final hurdle is regaining full‑speed sprint confidence; if he returns before the playoffs, he would resume the leadoff spot, with Harrison Bader filling in meanwhile.