Overview
- Turner was struck on the right calf by an 80 mph Sean Manaea sweeper and left Thursday’s game in the third inning with an officially diagnosed right calf contusion.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly said Turner had trouble putting weight on the leg and noted the contact was close to the Achilles, prompting a cautious postgame evaluation.
- After Turner’s exit the Phillies moved Edmundo Sosa to shortstop, brought in Justin Crawford for center field, and shuffled Brandon Marsh and Derek Hill in the outfield.
- The team said Turner could possibly return as soon as Saturday but is treating the timeline as provisional and would turn to Sosa or a Triple-A call-up such as Christian Cairo if an injured-list stint is required.
- Turner’s calf issue follows an earlier right-wrist HBP this week and sits against prior hamstring injuries and a down offensive stretch this season, which is why even a brief absence has lineup and matchup consequences.