Before going down with an injury, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had been one of the better players in Major League Baseball. It was an unfortunate timing injury for a Turner, but considering he's expected to return for the postseason, it isn't the end-all be-all.
The Phillies ultimately accomplished their goal of winning the National League East and will have an opportunity to win a World Series with Turner around their side.
It sounds like it’ll be an even earlier return than the postseason for the multi-time All-Star.
Trea Turner could be on the way for the Phillies
It was reported that Turner could return to the lineup on Friday. The Phillies play the Minnesota Twins in Philadelphia.
“Turner (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday ahead of the final series of the regular season against the Twins, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
“Turner is progressing well from a right hamstring strain and will face live pitching Tuesday and Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park. If that goes well, he appears likely to rejoin the Phillies' active roster Friday. The 32-year-old has been sidelined for the past two weeks of action,” RotoWire wrote.
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While Turner could’ve returned during the playoffs and hoped that he figured things out when it mattered most, it's a wise decision from Philadelphia's perspective to get him ready before the postseason.
As the Phillies enter the playoffs, this is as big a moment for them as they've had over much of the past decade. With an obvious opportunity to win a World Series, Turner and the other stars on the Phillies roster will be significant pieces of that.