The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a seven-game lead over their division rival New York Mets for first in the NL East ahead of a massive four-game set at Citizens Bank Park. It's no secret that they've struggled mightily against the Mets as of late, and this is their biggest series of the season. The team needs a series win against the Mets now more than ever to bury them deeper in the division with three weeks left in the regular season.
That's why it was such a kick in the gut that Trea Turner had to exit the series finale in Miami with an apparent hamstring injury. Beating the Mets without their star shortstop is hard enough, and it turns out the Phillies will be without another key bat in the middle of their lineup, as they announced a series of roster moves that will make fans queasy ahead of the series opener Monday night.
Trea Turner, Alec Bohm hit the IL before crucial series vs Mets
Phillies' fans worst fears came true when it was announced that Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain. That was expected, but what came as a surprise to all was that Alec Bohm would be joining Turner on the shelf with left shoulder soreness. Old friend Otto Kemp and newcomer Donovan Walton were recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in subsequent moves for the Phillies' infield.
Turner missed over a month last season with a strain in his left hamstring that limited his mobility upon his return. The Phillies absolutely need a fully healthy Turner for the playoffs, as his speed and high-contact skills in the leadoff spot are a gamechanger in October baseball.
Thankfully, it appears that the Phillies dodged a bullet with Turner's diagnosis, per NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark.
Rob Thomson says Trea Turner has Grade 1 hamstring strain. Rob says it’s better than they thought. The Phils hope Trea is back for the playoffs.
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) September 8, 2025
Rob says they hope Alec Bohm is back in 10 days pic.twitter.com/CRFFKQ99aw
Bohm had not been performing up to his standards upon returning from the IL on August 17 with a fractured left rib. The Phillies third baseman has gone just 3-for-21 for a .143 average in September and has been held hitless in six of his last eight games played. He's struggled to come through in key situations with RISP, which is one of the biggest advantages a healthy Bohm provides the Phillies in the middle of their lineup.
This is a brutal time for the Phillies to be without the left side of their infield. On top of these four games against the Mets, they have a three-game series against the Dodgers in Los Angeles next week that will prove to be huge in their quest for a first-round bye in the postseason. The Phillies currently hold a four-game lead over the Dodgers for the NL's second bye, which could go a long way towards giving Turner and Bohm some needed rest to heal up to full strength.