Philadelphia Phillies Manager Don Mattingly Makes Honest Trea Turner Statement

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 06: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies reacts after grounding out to end the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of the National League Division Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 06, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies opened up a series with the San Diego Padres (at home).

They won by a score of 3-2.

Trea Turner finished with two hits and one strikeout.

Don Mattingly Makes Honest Trea Turner Statement

GettyManager Don Mattingly #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the dugout prior to the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

While Turner had two hits, the three-time MLB All-Star has struggled this season.

Before Tuesday’s game, manager Don Mattingly was asked about Turner (via 97.5 The Fanatic).

Mattingly: “I feel good about Trea. Trea’s gonna be fine over the course of the season. He’s gonna hit one of those stretches where you’re like, okay, Trea, he’s back.”

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Don Mattingly is staying patient with Trea Turner, Adolis Garcia, and struggling Phillies hitters.

“As long as they’re working and keep trying to get better, then we’re going to be loyal to that. There’s going to be times where you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do though.”

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Turner is in his fourth season playing for the Phillies.

He is batting .227 with 55 hits, seven home runs, 19 RBI’s, 35 runs and 11 stolen bases in 59 games this season.