Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Wed 6/14/23 7:17 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Tuesday that Turner will get more playing time at first base, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cora reshuffled the infield, which has become a mess. Enrique Hernandez will play less shortstop and Triston Casas, who failed to pick a throw in the dirt and committed a critical error in Monday's loss, will cede starts at first base to Turner. That began Tuesday, when Turner made his 41st start at first base over his 15-year career. It's not an ideal situation, as there's potential for wear and tear playing the field. The 38-year-old Turner was hired primarily to be Boston's designated hitter.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 6/10/23 11:46 PM

Turner went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Turner posted his second straight multi-hit game and his fourth such effort through nine contests in June. The 38-year-old also logged his third steal of the campaign, matching his total from each of the last two seasons. He continues to be a solid part of the heart of the Red Sox's order with a .264/.345/.404 slash line, seven home runs, 26 RBI, 33 runs scored and 12 doubles through 62 games.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Mon 6/5/23 8:24 PM

Turner went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 4-1 loss against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Turner was responsible for the Red Sox' lone run Monday with a solo shot off Shane McClanahan in the sixth inning, his seventh homer of the year. The 38-year-old Turner has been swinging the bat well, going 9-for-30 (.300) with seven RBI over his last seven games. He's slashing .266/.351/.416 with 26 RBI and 32 runs scored through 245 plate appearances in his first year with Boston.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 6/3/23 4:58 PM

Turner will be on the bench for the second half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner helped the Red Sox to a victory in the afternoon contest, going 2-for-5 with three RBI. He'll rest his 38-year-old legs during the nightcap, with Triston Casas handling first base and Masataka Yoshida serving as the designated hitter.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Mon 5/29/23 10:22 AM

Turner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Arizona.
EDGE Analysis
Turner launched his sixth homer in the eighth inning to bring Boston within two. Since returning from a knee injury, Turner has hit .167 (4-for-24) over six games.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Tue 5/23/23 12:07 AM

Turner (knee) went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Turner missed both of the Red Sox's games over the weekend after leaving Friday's game with left knee soreness. The 38-year-old was back in the No. 3 spot in the lineup Monday while serving as the designated hitter. The 0-fer dropped his season average to .272, though he has hit safely in six of his last 10 contests with three home runs in that span.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Mon 5/22/23 6:22 PM

Turner (knee) is back in the Red Sox' lineup for Monday's game versus the Angels, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner exited Friday's game with left knee soreness and sat out the following two contests, but he's made the necessary improvement to give it a go Monday. He'll be the club's designated hitter and bat third against the Halos.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 5/21/23 12:53 PM

Turner (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres
EDGE Analysis
Turner was removed from Friday's game against San Diego with left knee soreness, and while manager Alex Cora was hopeful for a return to the lineup on Sunday, Turner will miss at least one more game while recuperating. Masataka Yoshida will be the designated hitter for Sunday's finale while Ramiel Tapia gets the start in left.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 5/20/23 6:39 PM

Turner (knee) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Padres, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner exited with left knee soreness against the Padres on Friday, and manager Alex Cora told reporters after the game that it was very likely Turner would miss Saturday's contest. Masataka Yoshida is the designated hitter for Saturday's contest, with Raimel Tapia getting the start in left field.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 5/20/23 12:47 AM

Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters after Friday's game that Turner (knee) is unlikely to play Saturday against the Padres, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
"[Turner] felt it in the first inning," Cora said. "He swung at something and felt it in the knee. So we just took him out just to make sure he's OK. Probably he'll be down [Saturday] and hopefully, he'll be back on Sunday." Turner should be considered day-to-day, but it does appear the right-handed hitter will be out of the lineup for Saturday's contest against San Diego.