Dombrowski criticizes Turner, urges improvement at shortstop for Phillies
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Dave Dombrowski has publicly addressed Trea Turner's performance, indicating a need for improvement at shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies. This criticism follows Dombrowski's previous remarks about Bryce Harper, emphasizing the executive's high expectations. The Phillies' offseason decisions may be influenced by Turner's response to this challenge.
- •Dombrowski challenged Turner to enhance his shortstop skills.
- •This critique echoes Dombrowski's previous comments about Harper.
- •Phillies' offseason plans could be shaped by Turner's response.
- 12:07 PMESPN MLB — Dombrowski puts Turner on notice: Get better at SS or find new position
"A year after Dave Dombrowski put Bryce Harper on blast, the top Phillies executive turned his biting criticism toward Trea Turner.
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