Trea Turner Reflects on Struggles Amid Phillies' Trade Talks

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Trea Turner, Philadelphia Phillies slugger

MLB.com - Todd Zolecki, senior reporter covering the Phillies

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Trea Turner hit his 12th home run of the season against the New York Mets.

MLB.com - Turner went 3-for-4 with one home run, one walk, one stolen base, and three runs scored in a game against the Mets.

MLB.com - Turner extended his home run streak to two games.

MLB.com - Turner has a .663 OPS, his highest mark since May 6.

MLB.com - Turner had a .595 OPS on June 15 and is batting .311 with five home runs, 14 RBIs, and an .856 OPS in 25 games since.

MLB.com - The Phillies are looking for a potent right-handed bat before the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline.

MLB.com - The Phillies need a late-inning reliever and a fifth starter as well.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

WHEN:

MLB.com - The Trade Deadline is on Aug. 3, 6 p.m. ET.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Phillies need to address their lineup due to Adolis Garcia's season-ending surgery and Brad Keller's season-ending UCL tear.

HOW:

MLB.com - Turner watches video and practices hitting in the cage to improve his swing.

MLB.com - Turner mentioned he has been focusing on getting on base and finding ways to help the team.

Trea Turner, the Philadelphia Phillies slugger, hit his 12th home run of the season during a game against the New York Mets, going three for four with one home run, one walk, one stolen base, and three runs scored. Turner has now extended his home run streak to two games and is batting .311 with five home runs and 14 RBIs in 25 games since June 15, while the Phillies are actively seeking a potent right-handed bat, a late-inning reliever, and a fifth starter ahead of the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. With the team needing to address their lineup due to injuries, Turner has been focusing on improving his swing through video analysis and practice, emphasizing his goal of getting on base to support the team.