Phillies expect shortstop Trea Turner to be activated Monday after missing over a month

BALTIMORE (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies expect to have star shortstop Trea Turner back Monday, according to manager Rob Thomson.

Thomson said Sunday that Turner would be activated the following day “unless something weird happens.” He hasn’t played since May 3 because of a left hamstring strain.

Turner hit .343 with 10 stolen bases in 33 games before going on the injured list.

The Phillies have kept right on rolling without him. They lead the NL East by eight games even after Sunday’s 8-3 loss at Baltimore.