PHILADELPHIA — Trea Turner will be out at least six weeks with a strained left hamstring after being injured in the fourth inning of Philadelphia’s 4-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday.
The Phillies placed the two-time All-Star shortstop on the 10-day injured list Saturday, but Turner said he will need more time.
“I hate being hurt,” he said.
Turner has started all 30 games this season, helping the Phillies (22-11) enter Saturday with the most wins in baseball. He is hitting .343 with two home runs, 10 doubles, nine RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson, before learning the extent of the absence, said losing Turner for any period of time would be a blow.
“It’s a huge loss,” he said. “It’s Trea Turner, one of the best players in baseball.”
Turner had two hits in Friday’s game as he helped the Phillies to their 14th victory in their last 17 games.
He was injured in a stellar game. He singled, stole second and scored from there on a passed ball on a walk to Bryce Harper. Philadelphia’s speedy shortstop just beat right-hander Jordan Hicks, and umpire Brian Walsh’s safe call was confirmed by video review.
“It was a great play,” Thomson said. “We won a ball game.”
Turner injured his left hamstring while running around the bases between third and home.
The Phillies recalled Kody Clemens from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Turner’s spot on the roster.
