Former NY Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has a tough task with the Phillies to fix Trea Turner

Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has a tough task with the Philadelphia Phillies to fix Trea Turner.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6:54 PM

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Tim Boyle argues Carlos Mendoza faces a difficult task improving Trea Turner's declining defense with the Phillies.
Carlos Mendoza joined the Philadelphia Phillies as their new third base and infield coach.
Trea Turner is owed more than $27 million annually for seven more seasons under his current contract.

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Former New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza has joined the Philadelphia Phillies as their third base and infield coach. Rising Apple's Tim Boyle highlights that Mendoza faces an immediate challenge in attempting to address the defensive decline of shortstop Trea Turner, who is owed more than $27 million per season for seven more years.

Boyle questions the hiring, arguing that the Mets suffered poor defensive showings under Mendoza's managerial tenure. Turner struggled heavily in 2026, recording a -10 Outs Above Average, leading to public criticism from Phillies president Dave Dombrowski and speculation regarding a potential position change.

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