Trea Turner is not in the lineup for the Philadelphia Phillies’ game against the Miami Marlins on May 1, 2026. This decision comes despite his recent strong performance, where he finished with two hits and one home run.
Current statistics:
- Batting average: .252
- Hits: 32
- Home runs: 4
- RBIs: 11
- Runs: 20
- Stolen bases: 3
- Games played: 31
The Phillies currently sit in fourth place in the National League East with a record of 12-19. They recently moved on from manager Rob Thomson after a series of disappointing results. Zack Wheeler is set to start as pitcher against the Marlins.
Turner, who was drafted 13th overall in the 2014 MLB Draft, previously helped lead the Washington Nationals to their 2019 World Series Championship. He has a career batting average of .296 with 1,563 hits.
Phillies lineup against the Miami Marlins:
- DH Kyle Schwarber
- 1B Bryce Harper
- RF Adolis Garcia
- LF Brandon Marsh
- SS Edmundo Sosa
- 2B Bryson Stott
- 3B Alec Bohm
- CF Justin Crawford
- C Rafael Marchan
- P Zack Wheeler
The team is coming off a 6-5 win over the San Francisco Giants. However, Turner’s absence raises questions about lineup strategy moving forward. His performance had been improving, making this decision notable.
