The Phillies are preparing to bring shortstop Trea Turner back from the 10-day injured list for Monday’s game against the Padres, according to manager Rob Thomson. Turner has been out with a hamstring strain since early May.

Turner’s return will strengthen the Phillies lineup, which has excelled in the first half of the 2024 season. Despite being without their star shortstop, the team has a remarkable 47-23 record and impressive performance both on the mound and at the plate.

In the 33 games before his injury, Turner showed outstanding stats with a .343/.392/.460 slash line and 10 stolen bases. Since last year’s All-Star break, he has been one of the top hitters in the league, ranking among the best middle infielders for offensive production.

Adding Turner’s bat back to the lineup will provide a significant boost to the Phillies, although it may mean relegating Edmundo Sosa to a bench role. Sosa has performed well in Turner’s absence but has struggled lately, making way for Turner’s return to the starting lineup.

The Phillies will need to make a roster move to accommodate Turner’s return, with outfielder Johan Rojas being a likely candidate due to his remaining options.