Justin Turner

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Justin Turner To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 30 due to an abdominal issue. The veteran infielder will play shortstop and bat second against right-hander Joe Ryan on Tuesday. Infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to the minors ahead of Tuesday's game against the Twins. Fantasy managers who are rostering Turner should make sure he's back in their lineup for Tuesday's contest.

Aug 9 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Likely To Return On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is on track to return from the injured list on Tuesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The veteran slugger has been sidelined since July 30. The good news is, Turner is feeling better and appears almost ready to return to the field. The 37-year-old has hit .257/.332/.405 with eight homers and 54 RBI in 86 games. Fantasy managers should check back on Tuesday to see if Turner is cleared to play.

Aug 7 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Placed On The 10-Day Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 27 with an abdominal strain. According to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Turner could be back for the Twins series next week once he is eligible to come off the injured list. The 37-year-old is slashing .257/.332/.405 with eight home runs, 54 RBI, 42 runs, and a stolen base over 86 games in 2022. The Dodgers recently acquired Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees. Gallo should see an uptick at-bats while Turner is sidelined.

Aug 2 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Dodgers Place Justin Turner On Injured List

The Dodgers have placed third baseman Justin Turner on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to July 30, with an abdominal strain. Turner hasn’t played for an extended stretch as he’s nursed the injury, with the Dodgers turning to Max Muncy at the hot corner of late. Turner, 37, got off to a slow start to the season…

Aug 2 · MLB Trade Rumors Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Could Return Next Week

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) could return to the lineup on Thursday against San Francisco, according to manager Dave Roberts. The veteran third baseman did receive an MRI, which came back clean, but he will remain out until Thursday at the earliest. Turner has appeared in just four games since the All-Star break while dealing with an abdomen issue but he will not go on the injured list. Roberts said they'll keep him on the active roster as his issue isn't getting worse. The team should provide another update before Thursday but it's encouraging news for the veteran.

Jul 31 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Unlikely To Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is unlikely to play in his team's weekend series against the Colorado Rockies. Turner has missed seven of the past eight games while trying to get over the strained abdominal muscle that he sustained over a week ago while taking swings in the on-deck circle. Turner is "out of the woods" regarding the injury, according to manager Dave Roberts, but the team doesn't want to push him back too soon. With Turner out, Max Muncy will continue to see most of the playing time at the hot corner.

Jul 29 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Back On The Bench Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. This marks the seventh time in the Dodgers past eight games that Turner has missed due to an abdominal injury. Turner said that he is just playing it safe, so expect a return to the lineup this weekend. It is unfortunate timing for Turner and his fantasy managers, who will miss out on a game at hitter-friendly Coors Field at a time when Turner is hot at the dish, slashing .400/.485/.545 in July. Keep an eye out this weekend and get Turner back in your lineup if he returns.

Jul 29 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Returns Wednesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is back at third base and is hitting fifth in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. The 37-year-old veteran sat out the last five games with an abdominal injury, but he'll return on Wednesday in a great matchup against a struggling pitcher in Corbin. Turner has been hot in the month of July, too, going 21-for-52 (.404) with two home runs, 12 RBI and eight runs scored in 15 games played. Fantasy managers will be hoping he can pick up where he left off on Wednesday.

Jul 27 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Remains Sidelined On Tuesday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) will miss his fifth consecutive game on Tuesday as the team takes on right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals. Jake Lamb will be getting another start at designated hitter for the game. Turner is currently dealing with tightness in his abdomen. He went through full baseball activities on Monday. The team stated late on Monday that Turner would likely return on Tuesday or Wednesday. Now that Tuesday is no longer in the cards, we'll see if the veteran can make his return for Wednesday's series finale.

Jul 26 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Could Return To Lineup Soon

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) got in a full day's work of baseball activity on Monday and could be able to return to the lineup on Tuesday or Wednesday this week, according to manager Dave Roberts. Turner hasn't played since Thursday after experiencing tightness in his abdomen. He wound up missing three games over the weekend, although a return to the field appears imminent. Turner is hitting .256 with eight homers and 53 RBI on the season.

Jul 25 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner To Take Swings On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdominal) took some swings prior to Sunday's contest, according to manager Dave Roberts. The organization hasn't committed to whether or not Turner is going to need a stint on the injured list. Roberts mentioned that the team hopes to get Turner back at some point during their series against the Washington Nationals. Fantasy managers should expect Turner to get a backdated injured list stint, assuming he isn't ready to play by early next week.

Jul 24 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Not Expected To Play This Weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) is not expected to play during his team's series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend. Turner felt something in his abdominal region during Thursday's game while he was taking practice swings in the on-deck circle. The good news is that it doesn't appear that the injury is significant enough to require a stay on the injured list for Turner. Turner is hitting .253 with eight homers, 41 runs, 53 RBI, and a steal on the season. Max Muncy is in the lineup at third base and hitting fifth on Friday.

Jul 22 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner At DH On Sunday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is at designated hitter on Sunday vs. the New York Mets. Turner was switched to DH because he has a tight hamstring, per manager Dave Roberts. It's not thought to be a serious issue but the team is being cautious, according to beat writer Jack Harris. Eddy Alvarez is starting at third base and batting eighth against Trevor Williams.

Jun 5 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

Justin Turner Getting A Breather On Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is getting the day off on Monday as the team takes on right-hander Joan Adon and the Washington Nationals. Max Muncy is shifting over to cover third base and Edwin Rios is filling in as designated hitter. Turner has been showing some signs of life lately after a dreadful April that saw him post a .525 OPS. Over his last five games, he's compiled two home runs, a double and six RBI. Over 38 games on the year, the 37-year-old is slashing .207/.265/.364.

May 23 · Source via Dodgers Justin Turner

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