Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Wed 3/11/20 4:49 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (personal) will bat third and play third base Wednesday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Turner had been away from the team for a few days to watch his wife run in the Los Angeles Marathon. WIth over two weeks left until Opening Day, his preparation for the upcoming season shouldn't be significantly impacted.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sat 3/7/20 3:09 PM 1 Comment
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner will be away from camp until Monday to watch his wife run in the Los Angeles Marathon, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner is expected to be back with the team by Monday's game against the Padres, though whether or not he winds up playing remains to be seen. The loss of a few days of at-bats shouldn't have a meaningful impact on the veteran's readiness for the upcoming season.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Fri 3/6/20 2:36 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (hand) is in the lineup as expected Friday against Seattle, batting third and playing third base, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner was hit on the hand by a pitch Wednesday against the Giants, but X-rays came back negative and he wasn't expected to miss much time. His preparation for the upcoming season shouldn't be impacted by the minor delay.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 3/5/20 2:05 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Turner's hand is OK and he's expected to play Friday against Seattle, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner was hit by a pitch on his left hand during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants, though he remained in the game -- and homered in his next at-bat -- before undergoing precautionary X-rays afterwards, which came back negative. He's on track to return to the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Mariners after taking Thursday off to rest and recover.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Wed 3/4/20 10:11 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner had X-rays come back negative after being hit by a pitch on his left hand during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The news is reassuring but not overly surprising, as the veteran third baseman remained in the game for a few innings after taking the hit and clubbed a homer in his subsequent at-bat. Turner may still end up taking things easy for a few days, just to be safe.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Wed 3/4/20 9:39 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner will undergo precautionary X-rays after being hit by a pitch on his left hand during Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner remained in the game for a few innings and actually hit a home run in his subsequent at-bat, but he'll still undergo some testing just to be safe. The veteran third baseman indicated he felt fine, but he may take it easy for a few days.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 3/1/20 1:59 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner wasn't supposed to be included in Sunday's lineup and will start Monday's Cactus League game against the Reds, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner was slated to start at third base and bat second Sunday before the team released an updated lineup, but manager Dave Roberts said his initial inclusion was a mistake and that it's just a scheduled off day. The 35-year-old will continue his regular preparations for Opening Day after posting a .290/.372/.509 slash line with 27 home runs in 135 games last season.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 3/1/20 12:42 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner was scratched from Sunday's Cactus League lineup against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The 35-year-old was slated to bat second and start at third base, but he's absent from the updated lineup released by the team. There's been no announcement or reporting of an injury, so it's unclear when Turner is expected to next take the field.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Mon 9/30/19 11:22 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (back) indicated that he will be in the lineup for Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner missed the final five games of the regular season while nursing a tight back but the injury is unlikely to cost him any time in the playoffs. The 34-year-old tied his career high with 27 homers this season while knocking in 67 runs and slashing .290/.372/.509 in 135 games.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sat 9/28/19 7:18 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (back) will not return Sunday against the Giants, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A minor back issue will cut Turner's season a few games short, though he's expected to take part in a simulated game Tuesday in hopes of not missing any time in the playoffs. He'll wrap up the season with 27 homers and a .290/.372/.509 slash line in 135 games.