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Turner’s Struggles Cost Phillies Big | Philadelphia Phillies News
Trea Turner’s Phillies slump is turning into a nightmare: after a stellar 2023 season, his 2024 stats are cratering—batting .200 with zero power and defensive metrics below average. Signed to a $300M deal through 2033 at age 33, his .304 average last year feels like a distant memory. With a WAR hovering around .8 and earning $27M annually, he’s become a glaring weakness. The Phillies are stuck—he’s too expensive to trade without eating massive salary, and moving him to the outfield won’t fix the core issue. A comeback at 34? Unlikely. He’s now the team’s biggest liability. Listen in…
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