The Philadelphia Phillies will maintain the same infield lineup for the third consecutive season in 2026. The starting four include Bryce Harper at first base, Bryson Stott at second, Trea Turner at shortstop, and Alec Bohm at third. Edmundo Sosa remains available as a backup to Stott or Bohm, or as a substitute in case of injuries or performance issues.
In 2025, Bryce Harper played through a right wrist injury that kept him out for nearly a month in June. Despite this setback, he managed 27 home runs, 32 doubles, 75 RBIs, 12 stolen bases, and accumulated 3.1 bWAR over 132 games. However, his .487 slugging percentage and .844 OPS were his lowest since joining the Phillies, and his .357 on-base percentage was his lowest since 2014. The team believes that increased patience at the plate and improved health could help Harper return to previous form.
Bryson Stott began the season strong but struggled from May through July with a .206 batting average and .576 OPS during that stretch. In the final two months of the season, he rebounded with a .310 average and an .880 OPS—higher than NL MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber during the same period. Consistency remains key for Stott as he continues to be one of Major League Baseball’s top defensive second basemen.
Trea Turner had an MVP-caliber year before injuring his right hamstring in September. He secured the National League batting title with a .304 average and posted 15 home runs, 36 stolen bases, 94 runs scored, and an .812 OPS—his best since 2021. Turner also made significant defensive improvements with 17 Outs Above Average after negative numbers in previous seasons. The Phillies aim for similar production from Turner in 2026 while hoping he can add more power to his game.
Alec Bohm experienced early struggles in March and April but improved later in the season with a .308 average after April. His totals of 11 home runs and 59 RBIs were both lows not seen since 2021. Entering a contract year, Bohm is expected to enhance his offensive output and continue developing defensively to strengthen his prospects for free agency after the season.
The Phillies’ approach reflects their confidence in this group’s ability to perform consistently throughout the upcoming campaign.
