“Maybe that’s his signature moment that gets him going here,” manger Rob Thomson said. The Phillies had seen only glimpses of the All-Star caliber form. He posted all the numbers needed for the Phillies to sign him to the 11-year, $300 million deal. 298 with 21 homers, 101 runs and a career-high 100 RBIs last year in Los Angeles. He won a batting title after he was traded to the Dodgers in 2021 and hit. 300 with 192 steals in six-plus seasons with the Nationals, winning the World Series in 2019. Getting Turner to finally come alive at the plate could help even more.

His ERA is a gnarly 9.82 and he has yet to pitch beyond the fifth inning.

Ranger Suárez was hit hard in his third straight start since returning from a strained left elbow. Getting some decent starting pitching would help against their rivals. Oddly enough, the Phillies have yet to play either the Mets or Braves. The Phillies suddenly need to win those series if they want to make a serious run at the division. The Phillies start a four-game series Thursday at NL East-leading Atlanta and then play three at Citi Field against the second-place Mets.

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