The Philadelphia Phillies could look to make significant changes this offseason. Brandon Marsh and Trea Turner have been rumored to be trade candidates. If Turner isn't traded, will he remain at shortstop? Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly addressed the subject during a recent interview with MLB Network Radio.

“I think one thing about Trea is the work ethic has always been there,” Mattingly said. “I mean, the want to has always been there. He's very motivated to play better… He's gotta get better, we expect that. So we're giving him a chance to come in, show what he can do, win the job. We haven't talked about all the logistics and different things that go into it.

“Obviously we hired Carlos Mendoza as our infield coach, so we're looking forward to a new voice with Carlos there working with him.”

Turner, 33, was once considered to be one of the best players in the game. In fact, as recently as 2025 Turner received MVP votes — he was fifth in MVP voting that season. The three-time All-Star endured a challenging 2026 campaign, however.

He ultimately hit just .242 with a .675 OPS. Turner still almost had a 20/20 season — he finished with 19 home runs and 21 steals — but it was a down year for him overall at the plate. Things weren't any better defensively.

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Turner's 21 errors were the most in the league. In 2025, he made just eight errors. Shortstop is a premier position and Turner will have to improve in 2027. Even if he turns things around at the plate, the Phillies could still consider a position change if his defense continues to underwhelm.

Trea Turner will attempt to focus on improving this offseason while also navigating potential trade rumors.