*This is a prediction*
Trea Turner has established himself as one of the premier shortstops in Major League Baseball, thriving with the Nationals, the Dodgers, and now the Philadelphia Phillies.
While it would make sense for Philadelphia to hold onto Turner, the team’s decision to re-sign Kyle Schwarber could motivate the front office to explore moves that create additional financial flexibility.
Turner is also hitting his stride at the plate, finishing fifth in National League MVP voting while ranking fifth in MLB with a .304 batting average and fourth in hits with 179. That level of production at a premium position is exactly why the Atlanta Braves should strongly consider making a move to trade for Turner.
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 Phillies Will Trade Trea Turner to the Atlanta Braves
The offseason chatter suggests Philadelphia Phillies could be a surprising trade partner for Atlanta Braves as the Braves continue their search for a legitimate shortstop upgrade.
With Atlanta’s middle-infield situation still unsettled and their shortstop production ranking among the worst in the league, adding a proven veteran from the Phillies might accelerate their rebuild.
Philadelphia’s infield depth — boosted by the arrival of young prospects like Aidan Miller — makes them a realistic seller this winter. The Phillies have openly discussed pushing their top prospects toward major-league roles, which could make trading a surplus major-league infielder a logical step.
For the Braves, acquiring a veteran shortstop in exchange could address their biggest roster weakness and give their core of hitters a more dependable presence up the middle.
Their internal options at shortstop delivered weak offensive output in 2025, and the free-agent market at shortstop this winter appears thin — making a trade that involves established players a sensible approach.
Meanwhile, the Phillies would benefit from offloading salary tied up in an established veteran while creating room for prospects to grow into big-league roles. That flexibility could help them retool around a younger core without sacrificing competitiveness.
At the end of the day, this hypothetical Phillies-Braves trade could serve both clubs well: Atlanta would gain stability up the middle, while Philadelphia could accelerate their rebuild and open new paths for their top infield prospects.