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The Phillies’ star-studded lineup has stumbled out of the gate, exposing cracks in the team’s offensive foundation.Philadelphia Today
The Philadelphia Phillies have not gotten off to an ideal start this season, with their three superstar hitters at the top of the lineup – Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber – all struggling mightily at the plate. Together, the trio is just 6-for-50 (.120 batting average) through the first few games, with the rest of the lineup also scuffling. The Phillies will need their top offensive weapons to turn things around quickly if they want to get their season back on track.
Why it matters
The Phillies were expected to be one of the top contenders in the National League this season, but their slow start from their star hitters has put them in an early hole. If Harper, Schwarber, and Turner can’t get going soon, it could derail the Phillies’ playoff aspirations before the season really gets going.
The details
Through the first few games, Trea Turner is 3-for-18 with one double and five strikeouts, Bryce Harper is 1-for-16 with four strikeouts, and Kyle Schwarber is 2-for-16 with a home run and eight strikeouts. The rest of the Phillies’ lineup has also struggled, with Adolis Garcia at 3-for-15, Alec Bohm at 2-for-14, and J.T. Realmuto at 1-for-9.
The Phillies’ season began on March 30, 2026.
The players
Trea Turner
An All-Star shortstop and one of the Phillies’ marquee offseason acquisitions.
Bryce Harper
The Phillies’ star outfielder and former National League MVP.
Kyle Schwarber
The Phillies’ power-hitting outfielder who was an All-Star in 2022.
Adolis Garcia
A Phillies outfielder who has also struggled at the plate to start the season.
Alec Bohm
The Phillies’ third baseman who has gotten off to a slow start.
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What they’re saying
“It doesn’t get much better elsewhere in the order, either.”
— Billy Heyen, Author
What’s next
The Phillies will look to get their star hitters going as they continue their season, with the hope that their slow start is just a temporary blip.
The takeaway
The Phillies’ early-season struggles from their top offensive players, including Trea Turner, Bryce Harper, and Kyle Schwarber, have put them in an early hole. If the team’s stars can’t turn things around quickly, it could derail their playoff aspirations before the season really gets going.