Trea Turner

Trea Turner missed a large chunk of the 2024 season with a hamstring injury that also undermined his ability to steal bases. In 121 games, he stole 19, the lowest total of his career. He did pop 21 home runs, scored 88 runs, and drove in 62. The most encouraging thing from him in 2024 was a return to his high batting average, ending at .295 on the year. Turner is on the wrong side of 30, but he still bats in a powerful Phillies lineup with plenty of talent around him to boost his counting stats. However, he is no longer in the upper echelon of shortstops, which makes him cheaper on draft day, but don't expect the Turner of old to cement your stolen base count.

Trea Turner homers, but Phillies fall to Nationals

Trea Turner went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Phillies' 6-3 loss to the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

Despite his efforts, Turner's two-run blast wasn't enough to steer his team to victory. This season, Turner has maintained a solid .293 batting average and his power numbers are respectable with 21 homers. His performance today, while impactful, is a reminder of his consistent ability to contribute to runs, though his lack of stolen bases in this game is a slight deviation from his usual threat on the bases. Fantasy managers should continue to value Turner highly, especially in leagues that reward power and speed, though today's game underscores the variability of baseball where even strong performances can't always dictate game outcomes.