The Philadelphia Phillies are wrapping up a three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday afternoon.
With the series knotted at one apiece, it’s a rubber match between Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
Before the Reds-Phillies series finale, the Phils dropped their lineup, and it features a Trea Turner decision. Turner got a rare day off in yesterday’s game, and it was a rare start at the leadoff spot for Bryce Harper.
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Trea Turner Back in Phillies Lineup
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 4: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies high fives teammates after scoring a run in the bottom of the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Padres 6-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Reds are sending Brady Singer to get the start. Jesus Luzardo is taking the ball for the Phillies, who hope to inch closer to first place in the NL East.
Courtesy of @UnderdogMLB, here is the Phillies official lineup (for 7/9):
Phillies 7/9: “T. Turner SS K. Schwarber DH B. Harper 1B B. Marsh LF A. Bohm 3B B. Stott 2B G. Rincones Jr. RF J. Realmuto C J. Crawford CF J. Luzardo SP”
T. Turner SS K. Schwarber DH B. Harper 1B B. Marsh LF A. Bohm 3B B. Stott 2B G. Rincones Jr. RF J. Realmuto C J. Crawford CF
J. Luzardo SP
Some notables from the lineup drop: Trea Turner is back hitting first, and Bryce Harper reclaims his role batting third. With the right-handed pitcher Singer pitching for the Reds, Philadelphia has added a couple of new lefties to form an advantage.
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Trea Turner’s 2026 Season Thus Far
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 07: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies in action during a game against the Athletics at Citizens Bank Park on May 07, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
It’s been a bit of a rocky season to this point for Trea Turner. Despite the Phillies’ recent surge in MLB, Turner continues to struggle with inconsistent performance.
Across 373 at-bats and 90 games played, Turner is batting .241 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, and an OPS+ of 74. That OPS+ of 74 would by far be the lowest of Turner’s MLB career. His bWAR is also -0.1, which indicates he’s bringing no value to the Phillies this season.
Turner has struck out 90 times this season and has only walked 22 times. That’s not ideal for a leadoff hitter, and especially a leadoff hitter on a contending team.
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