Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 4/29/21 11:14 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 2-for-4 with two singles in a 2-1 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Continuing his scorching April, Turner singled in the first and eighth innings but was left stranded on both occasions as the Dodgers struggled to string hits together. The third baseman is now slashing a robust .344/.425/1.047.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 4/29/21 2:55 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 1-for-4 with a home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Turner launched his sixth homer of the season in the third inning -- a solo shot off Sonny Gray. The veteran third baseman has hit safely in four of his last five games, though it's worth noting he hasn't recorded more than one knock since April 16 -- a span of 11 games where he's hit just .194.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Mon 4/26/21 7:07 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Reds, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner is just 4-for-24 in his last seven contests, so he'll get a night off to hit the reset button. Edwin Rios is starting at third base and will bat eighth.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 4/18/21 12:14 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo shot in Saturday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
The right-handed hitter provided the Dodgers with more of a cushion following his solo shot off Emilio Pagan in the ninth inning. The red-hot 36-year-old veteran now has five home runs on the year and is currently slashing an impressive .426/.467/.815 in 2021.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sat 4/17/21 4:21 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 3-for-6 with an RBI and two runs scored Friday in an extra-innings victory over San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Turner notched his second straight three-hit game -- and fourth overall in the young season -- in the 12-inning win. He came up with a big single in the top of the ninth inning to give Los Angeles a brief one-run lead, though the Padres tied the score in the bottom of the frame to send the game into extra innings. Turner has swung a scorching bat at the start of the season, slashing .440/.482/.800 across 56 plate appearances. His 15 RBI are tied for second in the National League while his four homers are tied for sixth.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 4/15/21 3:30 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 2-for-4 with a home run and an additional RBI in a win over Colorado on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Turner put the Dodgers on the board in the first inning with a run-scoring single. He tacked on another run in the third with a solo shot to center field. The veteran third baseman has gotten off to a hot start to the campaign, slashing .390/.435/.732 across 46 plate appearances. Turner has also slammed three homers and driven in 10 runs.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Tue 4/13/21 6:15 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 36-year-old started the last seven games and will take a seat Tuesday after going 10-for-28 with two homers, four doubles and five RBI during that stretch. Edwin Rios will start at the hot corner in Turner's place versus Colorado.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Fri 4/9/21 7:20 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 3-for-3 with a solo homer in Friday's 1-0 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Turner provided just about all the offense Friday, collecting three of the Dodgers' four hits and driving in the lone run of the contest. The 36-year-old is on fire to start the 2021 campaign with two long balls, eight RBI and a 1.179 OPS through 33 plate appearances.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Tue 4/6/21 1:34 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 2-for-6 with a home run and an additional RBI in Monday's win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Turner reached base safely in three of his six plate appearances, and the veteran third baseman has reached base on multiple occasions in three of his first four games of the campaign. He also launched his first long ball of the season.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sat 4/3/21 4:54 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner will get the day off Saturday against the Rockies, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner is expected to be managed fairly carefully this season, though he isn't the only Dodger regular to sit Saturday, as Mookie Betts will also get a rest. Edwin Rios gets the start at the hot corner.