Phillies President Warns Trea Turner to Improve Defense or Lose Shortstop Job

After a poor 2026 season in which Turner committed 21 errors at shortstop, Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said improving his defense is mandatory if he wants to keep the position, and the team is hiring a former Mets manager as infield coach.

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Oct 20, 7:06 PM	whyy.org	Trea Turner, Analytics, Dave Dombrowski & The World Series
Oct 20, 3:30 AM	forbes.com	Phillies Eye Future Star Shortstop Free Agent After Trea Turner Update
Oct 18, 5:18 PM	sports.yahoo.com	“Used the Same Tactic To Motivate Bryce Harper” – Twins Vet Weighs In on Phillies President’s Brutally Honest Warning to Trea Turner
Oct 17, 3:30 AM	forbes.com	Phillies Boss Pinpoints ‘Really, Really Good’ Infield Replacement After Trea Turner Decision
Oct 16, 8:44 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Phillies put Trea Turner on notice. Get better at shortstop or find another position
Oct 16, 5:28 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Phillies president Dave Dombrowski issues challenge to Trea Turner: 'He knows he has to be better at shortstop'
Oct 15, 12:39 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Phillies' Dave Dombrowski Threatens To Replace Trea Turner At Shortstop
Oct 15, 10:48 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Dave Dombrowski blasts Trea Turner for disappointing season with Phillies
Oct 15, 10:28 AM	nypost.com	Phillies president Dave Dombrowski sends ‘mandatory’ warning to $300 million star Trea Turner
Oct 15, 9:00 AM	cbssports.com	Phillies plan to keep Trea Turner at shortstop, hire ex-Mets manager as infield coach
Oct 15, 8:08 AM	sportingnews.com	Phillies get honest with Trea Turner about future at shortstop after bad 2026 season