Phillies seek improved performance from Trea Turner as June begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:16 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
As June starts, the Philadelphia Phillies are looking for shortstop Trea Turner to improve his performance after a disappointing season thus far. Turner, who won the National League batting title last year, is batting.223 through 58 games, his lowest average since his rookie season. Recently, he has struggled even more, hitting.194 in his last 15 games. Interim manager Don Mattingly shifted Turner from the leadoff position to second in hopes of sparking his contribution. The Phillies are just over.500 at 30-29, and their success may depend on Turner's ability to return to form this month.
- •Trea Turner is batting.223 this season, below his career average.
- •Turner has only six hits in his last 25 at-bats.
- •Phillies are 30-29 and need Turner to regain his form.
- •Mattingly moved Turner from leadoff to second to enhance his performance.
- •June will be pivotal for Turner to boost his batting average.
- 9:16 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies hope Trea Turner can get going as the calendar shifts to June
"As the calendar shifts to June, the Philadelphia Phillies hope that shortstop Trea Turner can turn things around after a disappointing start to the season.
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