Sosa starts at short in Turner’s IL stint, testing infield depth and potential multi-category value as a fill-in. His defense will be key, while his bat provides a modest boost in runs and RBIs unless Turner returns promptly. Fantasy managers will watch how consistently he handles the SS role during September and into October.

Sosa replaced Turner as baserunner and at short, hinting at expanded role if Turner misses time. His speed and defensive versatility could raise his fantasy value in PHI’s lineup if Turner sits, particularly in daily formats that reward playing time.

Sosa connected with Edgecombe during pregame mingling, representing the Phillies' infield depth and clubhouse warmth that feeds the team’s promo-friendly culture and fan engagement around cross-sport appearances.

Sosa’s stance adjustment, emphasizing a stronger leg drive, yielded immediate dividends with a left-field-seat homer and more consistent contact. The adjustment paid off as he started delivering beyond traditional platoon expectations, adding punch to a lineup already energized by Harper and Turner.

Edmundo Sosa homered to pace Philadelphia’s offense in Arlington, providing a burst of power from the bottom of the order. Sosa’s rising counting stats give fantasy managers a reasonable power option in deeper formats and a potential spark-plug for the Phillies when the lineup gets hot.