MIAMI — Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is out of Saturday’s lineup for a scheduled day off, manager Rob Thomson said.
The three-time All-Star will be on the bench for some rest as Philadelphia takes on the Marlins in the second of a three-game series at loanDepot park. Utility infielder Edmundo Sosa will play shortstop in Turner’s place while designated hitter Kyle Schwarber will be the leadoff batter.
“We had planned this,” Thomson said. “Just get him off the turf for a day. He was on base four times last night, so just get him through this.”
Turner, 32, has played 139 of 141 games this season and currently leads the National League with 178 hits and a .