Even as the NL batting leader is out with a strained right hamstring that could cost him the rest of the regular season, Philadelphia's shortstop expects to be healthy in time to play in October. Manager Rob Thomson said before Aaron Nola tossed six shutout innings in a 1-0 win Monday night against the New York Mets the MRI results on Turner's hamstring were “better than expected” and that the injury wasn’t as severe as the strained left hamstring that sidelined him for six weeks last season.

Can a potentially compromised Turner still be a game-changer for a Phillies run to the World Series? “That’s where you trust the training staff and trust yourself,” he said.

The Phillies kicked off a pivotal 10-day stretch on Monday by placing the entire left side of their starting infield on the injured list. One day after exiting Sunday's finale against the Marlins, Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day IL with a strained right hamstring.

Brent Stecker at Seattle Sports 710 AM explores the Mariners’ playoff picture as they return home with 19 games remaining in the regular season. Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner suffered a right hamstring strain and will undergo an MRI today to determine the severity of his injury.

In 32 career games hitting leadoff, including two earlier this season, Bader has a .250 batting average and .766 OPS.