For all the attention on his approach at the plate, nothing will matter more than getting him back to changing games with his electric athleticism.

The NL East has two thoroughbred shortstops in Turner and 2024 NL MVP runner-up Francisco Lindor. The Mets' infielder, of course, threw a jagged dagger at Phillies fans this October when he hit a grand slam to all but wrap up the Phils' playoff series against New York.

With five weeks until Opening Day, changes to the lineup are coming, namely at the top, where shortstop Trea Turner is likely to get a shot at batting lead-off. The potential move comes with risks, but with the window to win with this roster closing rapidly,