Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 8/23/20 4:55 PM

Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Turner (hamstring) to return to the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner is sitting out Sunday's series finale in Colorado after he was hit in the hamstring by a pitch a day earlier, but his absence looks to be mostly precautionary, based on Roberts' comments. Even if the hamstring issue prevents Turner from starting at third base Tuesday, he could still be eased back into action as the Dodgers' designated hitter.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 8/23/20 1:56 PM

Turner (hamstring) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rockies, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old is dealing with a sore hamstring after being hit by a pitch Saturday, and he'll take the day off Sunday. Turner will also have Monday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery, so the Dodgers may just be exercising caution with the veteran. Max Muncy will move to third base while Matt Beaty starts at first in the series finale.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 8/23/20 1:56 AM

Turner was hit by a pitch on the hamstring during Saturday's win over the Rockies and could receive the day off Sunday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The veteran third baseman never exited the contest and finished 0-for-1 with a run scored and two walks, so even if he does sit Sunday it appears to be a minor issue. Turner could also serve as the designated hitter, but a day off would also make sense given he's started the past five games.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 8/16/20 2:40 PM

Turner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwin Rios will get a turn at third base in place of Turner, who is likely just receiving a routine off day. Turner is hitting .280 with two home runs, 16 RBI and 12 runs through the Dodgers' first 22 games.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 8/15/20 10:38 AM

Turner went 2-for-3 with an RBI, a run scored and a walk in Friday's win over the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Turner has been one of the Dodgers' hottest and most consistent bats this season, and this 2-for-3 performance allowed him to push his hitting streak to nine games. The slugging third baseman is hitting .355 with a 1.041 OPS, two homers and eight RBI during that stretch.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Thu 8/13/20 10:12 AM

Turner went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Turner pulled the Dodgers away for good with a three-run shot off reliever Craig Stammen in the bottom of the eighth inning. It was Turner's second three-run shot in his last five days, and those have been the only two times the slugging third baseman has gone yard this season. Turner is beginning to see the ball better of late and is currently riding a seven-game hitting streak while slashing .320/.393/.640 in that span.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sun 8/9/20 1:30 AM

Turner went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a walk in Saturday's loss against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Turner went yard for the first time this season and is now riding a three-game hitting streak. The slugging third baseman is hitting .333 with two extra-base hits and four RBI during that stretch.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Sat 7/25/20 3:33 PM

Turner went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Friday's win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Turner drove in the Dodgers' second run of the game with a single to left field in the second inning. He added another RBI in the fourth frame with a double to deep left field to bring home Max Muncy. The 35-year-old is 3-for-8 with a pair of doubles over his first two games this season.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Tue 7/14/20 6:35 PM

Turner is starting at third base and batting third during Tuesday's intrasquad game, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old hit out of the three spot in 87 of his 122 starts last season, and he appears set to work there again in 2020. Turner remains the clear starter at third base for the Dodgers, but the implementation of the universal DH for the shortened season could also help him remain in the lineup for situations he may have otherwise received an off day.

Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Fri 5/8/20 7:09 PM

Turner has been hitting off a tee in his backyard and playing catch at a local park, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
With MLB stadiums and facilities mostly shut down, Turner -- like most other players -- has had to rely on home equipment and local spaces to stay in shape. If the 2020 season takes place, the veteran will once again fill an everyday role as the Dodgers' starting third baseman.