Max Scherzer has gotten off to another shaky start, giving up a solo shot to Justin Turner in the first inning. This makes it two games in a row for Turner with a home run, and he's getting hot at the right time. The Nationals are facing elimination and currently facing a 1-0 deficit.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that third baseman Justin Turner (back) is expected to be ready to go for the National League Division Series against the Nationals, which starts on Thursday. "I feel very confident that he'll be able to perform at his level come Thursday," Roberts said. Turner had another great year with a .290 average, 27 home runs, 80 runs and 67 RBI in 479 at-bats, but he's been out for most of September and only hit .185 (5-for-27) with a homer and two RBI in ...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (back) is out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the San Francisco Giants. Turner continues to sit out as he's nursing minor ankle and back issues. The Dodgers don't have an incentive to win, so they will rest Turner for the postseason. It wouldn't be surprising to see Turner miss the rest of the regular season. Kike Hernandez will bat eighth and play third base versus righty Johnny Cueto. Hernandez has some upside in terms of ...

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle, back) did not start in Thursday's game against the San Diego Padres. Jedd Gyorko was given the start at third base and that might be the case for the rest of the weekend. Turner continues to deal with a nagging back injury and a left ankle issue. The Dodgers are going to be cautious with the playoffs right around the corner. It's very unlikely that we see Turner suit up again in the regular season.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. Turner will get a rest day here as the Dodgers want to be cautious with their veterans this close to the postseason. Matt Beaty will bat third and play third base versus righty Dinelson Lamet. Beaty has struggled with the bat all month, so he's not a valuable fantasy option here.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. Turner has now missed 10 games in a row due to sprained left ankle. Max Muncy will cover third base and bat second versus righty Peter Lambert. Muncy has two hits in his last 23 at-bats, so he can be avoided here.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Turner has not played in a game since September 7 due to a sprained ankle. Chris Taylor will bat third and play third base versus lefty Brendan McKay. Taylor has three hits in his last 20 at-bats, so he's not worth a look in DFS contests.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Turner has been sidelined since Saturday due to a minor ankle injury. Manager Dave Roberts believes that Turner could be able to return for the weekend series against the Mets. Matt Beaty will cover third base and bat second versus righty Dylan Bundy. Beaty has cooled off with the bat lately, so he's not worth a look in DFS contests.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (ankle) has been scratched from Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. He did not play in Sunday's game due to a lingering ankle issue. However, the injury appears to be minor, so Turner is not expected to be sidelined long. Chris Taylor will bat third and play third base versus lefty Ty Blach. Taylor has been hot with the bat recently, so he could be worth a look in DFS contests while in a favorable spot on Tuesday.

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. The veteran infielder has blasted four HRs over his past seven games. Turner is having another productive season despite a slow offensive start. He is slashing .293/.371/.521 with 27 HRs, 66 RBI, and 79 runs scored. Even at 34-years-old, Turner remains a viable fantasy asset in a majority of formats.