The Philadelphia Phillies knew they have been getting their celebrity Trea Turner again on Monday.
That was introduced by supervisor Rob Thomson earlier than Sunday's sequence finale towards the Baltimore Orioles, a contest they ultimately dropped and which now sees the Phillies on a two-game dropping streak.
Getting Turner again will probably be an enormous increase for this group and lineup that simply noticed their star JT Realmuto bear knee surgical procedure that can sideline him for a couple of month.
However, Philadelphia made a shocking transfer after they determined to ship their younger middle fielder to the minors as an identical transfer after activating their shortstop.
That is certain to shake issues up on the roster and brings much more questions on what Dave Dombrowski and his entrance workplace will do earlier than the commerce deadline to ensure this group is loaded with sufficient expertise to win the World Sequence.
Within the brief time period, although, the Phillies are completely satisfied to get Turner's expertise again.
He slashed .343/.392/.460 with two homers, 12 extra-base hits and 9 RBIs in 33 video games earlier than going out with a hamstring harm, wanting just like the $300 million man they’ve paid for final 12 months.
Earlier than Turner's anticipated return on Monday, he was sporting a shirt that includes Philadelphia sports activities legend Allen Iverson.
Trea Turner was rocking an Allen Iverson shirt on his homecoming day. #Phillies pic.twitter.com/FfucqJ0Q3j
— Jeff Kerr (@JeffKerrCBS) June 17, 2024
This isn't the primary time a Phillies participant has worn one thing associated to Iverson, as Bryce Harper has been recognized to put on jerseys or different attire that includes the legends of Philadelphia's previous.
Harper used that as a technique to join with followers on the town, and it seems like Turner is taking a web page out of his e book earlier than he will get again on the court docket.
Phillies followers have been there for the struggling shortstop in his first 12 months with the group, giving him a standing ovation throughout his worst stretch of the season, sparking his comeback.
Now Turner will hope to return the favor and carry this group by way of the summer season as they appear to win their first NL East division title since 2011.