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Phillies eye Ha-Seong Kim as insurance for struggling Trea Turner

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:03 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Phillies eye Ha-Seong Kim as insurance for struggling Trea Turner

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies are considering Ha-Seong Kim as a potential insurance option against Trea Turner's continued struggles. Turner, signed to a $300 million contract, faced significant challenges in 2026, with a poor OPS and defensive metrics. Phillies President Dave Dombrowski stated that Turner needs to improve his performance to remain at shortstop. While Kim's offensive output was underwhelming last season, his defensive skills could benefit the team if Turner cannot perform adequately in spring training. Discussions about positional changes for Turner have already taken place.

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•Trea Turner struggled in 2026, affecting his role with the Phillies.
•Dave Dombrowski emphasized the need for improvement from Turner.
•The Phillies may consider positional changes for Turner by spring training.
•Ha-Seong Kim's defensive skills make him a viable option.
•Turner is under pressure due to his significant contract and recent performance.

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