Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Mon 5/16/16 6:04 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner is not in the lineup for Monday's series opener against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
This seems like a typical day off for Turner, although he is scuffling to the tune of a .182 batting average over his past seven games. Howie Kendrick will slide over to third base to fill in for him, while Carl Crawford enters the lineup in left field.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Wed 5/11/16 5:39 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Turner has yet to provide much power or the high batting average that he has been known for in recent seasons, although his defense has still been quite good at the hot corner. Howie Kendrick gets the start at third base and will bat third Wednesday against righty Noah Syndergaard.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 5/8/16 2:55 AM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner went 1-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
The Dodgers' third baseman finally connected on a long ball this season, and extended his current hitting streak to four games in the process. Turner's current line of .260/.339/.375 is serviceable, but he's only contributed six RBI after managing a career-high 60 in 2015. The veteran still remains a viable option, particularly versus right-handers, as he's managed a .348 wOBA and 22 career homers against them.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 4/28/16 7:12 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Turner will start every game in the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Padres, J.P Hoonstra of the Southern California News Group reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner is out of the lineup Thursday, but Roberts told reporters that he'd be in the lineup for all three games this weekend when the Dodgers face the Padres. Cesar Vargas, Colin Rea, and Drew Pomeranz are the scheduled starters that Turner and the Dodgers will be facing over the weekend.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Thu 4/28/16 6:01 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
It's not entirely clear why Turner is being held out Thursday, but he will open on the bench while Howie Kendrick gets the nod at the hot corner.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Mon 4/25/16 6:27 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (toe) is in the starting lineup Monday.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out Saturday's game, Turner walked as a pinch-hitter Sunday. He'll man the clean-up spot Monday night as the Dodgers are sitting their lefties against Miami southpaw Wei-Yin Chen.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 4/24/16 2:28 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Manager Dave Roberts expects Turner (toe) to play Monday, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.
EDGE Analysis
Turner was held out of Sunday's lineup for the second straight game as a precaution, but the Dodgers anticipate his bruised big toe having enough time to heal before Monday. It sounds like all signs are pointing to a return, but be sure to check back to confirm prior to Monday's lineup lock.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 4/24/16 1:29 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (toe) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Turner will be given his second straight day of rest to allow the bruised big toe suffered Friday night to heal. He's been experimenting with a new protective insert that could potentially ease his discomfort, however, so a return to action shouldn't be too far off. Consider him day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Marlins.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sun 4/24/16 12:36 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner (toe) will attempt to play in Sunday's game, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.
EDGE Analysis
The official starting lineup has yet to be released, so it's unclear if Turner's willingness to play will result in the starting nod. He will apparently utilize a special shoe insert that immobilizes the joint that causes the discomfort in his bruised big toe. These injuries tend to be a bit tricky, as rest is the only real treatment, and the ailment is easy to aggravate. Nonetheless, the Dodgers seemingly have a plan for their starting third baseman, and if he doesn't return to action Sunday, look for him to be back in the lineup at some point this week.
Justin Turner 1B/3B/DH FA Sat 4/23/16 6:34 PM
Justin Turner
1B/3B/DH FA
Turner's toe was stepped on in Friday's game, which is why he is out of Saturday's lineup, MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports.
EDGE Analysis
The bruised toe will keep him out of the field Saturday, but he is still available to pinch hit. Howie Kendrick is getting the start at third base Saturday, but it sounds like Turner will be back in the fold in the near future.