Phillies' Trea Turner Undergoes MRI After Hamstring Strain

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner suffered a right hamstring strain during a Sunday game against the Miami Marlins and is scheduled for an MRI on Monday to assess the injury's severity. Turner, who has been performing exceptionally well this season, expressed frustration about the timing of the injury, emphasizing the importance of playing down the stretch as the Phillies chase the NL East title. Despite the injury, the Phillies hold a strong seven-game lead over the Mets, but Turner's absence could impact their postseason prospects, especially given his previous Grade 2 hamstring strain last year that sidelined him for over a month. Manager Rob Thomson and team trainers showed concern, but no definitive timetable has been set for Turner's return. Edmundo Sosa is expected to fill in at shortstop if Turner is held out of upcoming games. The team and fans await further updates following the MRI to understand the full impact on the Phillies' playoff push.