Is Justin Turner A Good Fit With The Blue Jays? Fantasy Baseball Ou... rotoballer.com Sat 2/3/24 8:30 AM
Now that the calendar has flipped to February, we can begin to count down the days until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. That being said, there are still plenty of high-profile names left on the free-agent market.There is one less impact bat left on the open market, however, as veteran Justin Turner has signed a one-year, $13 million deal with $1.5 million in performance bonuses available. The Blue Jays have solved their need at designated hitter. For Turner, he lands another ...
Justin Turner Grabs Two Hits Wednesday rotoballer.com Thu 6/22/23 12:02 AM
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner went 2-for-4 at the plate on Wednesday against the Twins. Turner also collected two RBI, drew a walk and swiped a bag in the game. One of his two hits was a solo home run he smacked in the third frame off Minnesota's Sonny Gray. Despite being 38 years old, Turner is slashing .284/.364/.465. He's cracked 11 home runs and 40 RBI while collecting four stolen bases in 308 plate appearances during the 2023 campaign.
Justin Turner Resting On Monday rotoballer.com Mon 6/19/23 4:55 PM
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner is out of the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Fantasy managers don't need to be concerned as this appears to be a routine rest day for the veteran infielder. Masataka Yoshida will function as the designated hitter, while Triston Casas covers first base versus right-hander Pablo Lopez on Monday. Fantasy managers should expect Turner to be back in the lineup after this game.
Justin Turner Crushes Two Home Runs And Drives In Six Runs Friday rotoballer.com Sat 6/17/23 12:21 AM
Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner cracked two homers and knocked in six RBI in a 15-5 win over the Yankees on Friday. Turner tied a career-high in RBI during a game and now has 15 multihomer contests. He's been on fire, recording at least one RBI in five consecutive contests, and he has slugged one or more hits in the past seven. In the last 15 games, the 38-year-old has posted a .328 batting average, hit four home runs, and logged 15 RBI in 61 plate appearances.
Justin Turner Back In Action Against Angels rotoballer.com Mon 5/22/23 7:14 PM
Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (knee) is back in the starting lineup on Monday against the Los Angeles Angels and right-hander Jaime Barria, serving as the designated hitter and batting third in the lineup. Turner had missed the last two games over the weekend after leaving Friday's game against the San Diego Padres with left-knee soreness. It wasn't a serious injury for the 38-year-old veteran, though, and fantasy managers will have him available again to begin a new week. Turner ...
Justin Turner Out Again On Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 5/21/23 1:15 PM
Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (knee) is out once again for Sunday's series finale against the San Diego Padres. The veteran third baseman will miss his second straight game after he exited Friday's contest early with left knee soreness. The Red Sox are hoping a few days off will remedy the issue so he can avoid a stint on the injured list. Masatka Yoshida is filling in as the team's designated hitter on Sunday against Michael Wacha and the Friars.
Justin Turner Exits Friday, Unlikely To Play Saturday rotoballer.com Sat 5/20/23 9:04 AM
Boston Red Sox designated hitter/third baseman Justin Turner (knee) left Friday's tilt with the San Diego Padres early after experiencing left knee soreness. Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said following the game that Turner will "probably" be out of the lineup on Saturday and that he hopes the 38-year-old returns on Sunday. It's a tough break for Turner, who was heating up in May while slashing .318/.385/.544 with three homers and nine RBI in the month. Fantasy managers should monitor this ...
Justin Turner Smacks Fourth Homer Of The Season rotoballer.com Wed 5/17/23 3:24 AM
Boston Red Sox designated hitter/third baseman Justin Turner went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in a triumph over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday. The 38-year-old carries on a very workmanlike season as Boston's everyday three-hole hitter. He hasn't run particularly hot any at point this year, but Turner hasn't witnessed his on-base percentage dip below .326 at all. The two-time all-star's propensity for simply getting aboard prevents him from being rostered in more 5x5 roto leagues, but ...
Justin Turner Goes Yard On Sunday rotoballer.com Sun 4/16/23 5:14 PM
Boston Red Sox first baseman Justin Turner had a solid outing in Sunday's win over the Angels. The 38-year-old went 2-for-4 with two hits, two RBI, and a home run, smashing a 386-foot shot to left field to put Boston up for good. Turner now has nine hits in the last six games. However, he'll need to consistently produce in other areas to earn a spot on more fantasy rosters.
Justin Turner Has Big Game Friday rotoballer.com Sat 3/25/23 11:34 AM
Boston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner looked to be in midseason form in the team's Grapefruit League game on Friday against the Atlanta Braves, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, a run scored and a strikeout in the 9-8 win. Turner missed some time this spring after being hit in the face by a pitch and requiring 16 stitches, but he returned to the field earlier this week and will be ready on Opening Day next Thursday, March 30. The 38-year-old veteran right-handed ...