Trea Turner open to position change after Phillies' disappointing season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Trea Turner expressed openness to switching positions after the Philadelphia Phillies' Wild Card Series elimination by the Atlanta Braves. Following a difficult season both offensively and defensively, questions about his role at shortstop have arisen. With a seven-year, $300 million contract complicating matters, the Phillies face decisions about his future. Turner acknowledged that he has considered a position change and that such discussions are understandable given his struggles this season. He emphasized that the team would need to assess the impact on the infield alignment and overall defense.
- •Phillies eliminated in Wild Card Series by the Braves.
- •Turner struggled at the plate and in the field this season.
- •He has seven years left on his $300 million contract.
- •Turner stated he has considered a position change.
- •The Phillies will assess the impact of moving Turner on defense.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Trea Turner Offers 2-Word Response On Leaving Shortstop After Brutal Season
"The Philadelphia Phillies’ $300 million veteran sent a brief message about losing his role following a disappointing campaign.
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