Trea Turner considered for position switch after season with Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Trea Turner caught a pop fly during a recent game at Citi Field as the Philadelphia Phillies face the New York Mets. Discussions are ongoing about potentially moving Turner from shortstop to center field at the end of the season. The idea to shift Turner is rooted in his experience at center field, where he played in 2016, and could contribute to the team's strategy of acquiring a new shortstop. The Phillies are weighing this decision, and the outcome may influence their roster moves.
- •Trea Turner plays shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Debate exists over his potential move to center field.
- •Turner previously played center field in 2016.
- •Current discussions could lead to a series of roster changes.
- •The Phillies are evaluating their shortstop situation.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Should Trea Turner switch positions after the season?
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