Phillies’ Trea Turner gets blunt on next step after disappointing 2026 season
There is mourning in the City of Brotherly Love as the Philadelphia Phillies have once again bowed out of World Series contention — marking it the fifth consecutive year in which they’ve fallen short in October. While the Phillies did an admirable job of turning things around after a rough start to the 2026 season, they simply ran out of steam and […] The post Phillies’ Trea Turner gets blunt on…
The Philadelphia Phillies have endured another heartbreaking World Series exit, marking the fifth consecutive year they've faltered in October. After a rough start to the 2026 season, the team rallied in the second half, but ultimately fell to the Atlanta Braves in the Wild Card round with a 6-2 loss in Game 3. Philadelphia's core of veteran players is aging, with Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, and Zack Wheeler all set to turn 34 next June.
Turner, in particular, had a disappointing 2026 campaign, going 0-3 at the plate and posting a career-worst .675 OPS. Following the Phillies' loss, Turner spoke candidly about the work he needs to do to improve his game in the offseason.
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