Turner’s Foul Ball scare and Sosa’s Start | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 17, 2026 · 1m

Trea Turner took a brutal foul ball to his leg, went down hard, and looked grim—until replays showed it wasn’t as bad as feared. He walked around the clubhouse fine, no limp, and the Phillies wisely held him out of Sunday’s game to protect his legs, key to his speed. Manager Mattingly emphasized caution over risk, slotting Sosa in at short. Turner admitted the awkward ankle landing hurt more than the impact. Meanwhile, Derek Hill got a hand injury while bunting but cleared X-rays and is expected back soon. The team heads home for a homestand against the Marlins as Turner continues his strong…