Dodgers News: Justin Turner Held Out of Lineup After Fouling Ball off Leg
Justin Turner is out here finding new ways to get hit by pitches. During Friday’s win over the Reds, Turner fouled a ball off of his left shin, but he remained in the game.
However, after an inning, he was pulled for a pinch hitter and went for x-rays.
#Dodgers Justin Turner left the game with a left shin contusion. Fouled a ball off his leg during his AB in 3rd inning.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) May 18, 2019
Thankfully Bill Plunkett hit us with positive news. The x-ray results were negative.
Xrays on Justin Turner’s left shin were negative. He’ll be out of the lineup.#Dodgers
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) May 18, 2019
After the game, Turner spoke about the incident.
It swelled up huge. I mean, it looked like a baseball was coming out of my shin
Moreover, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Turner would not be in the lineup on Saturday, and possibly even longer. However, Doc did say that JT would be available to pinch hit in the right situation.
Most importantly, they believe that the third baseman should not require a trip to the IL.
With injury comes opportunity as Matt Beaty will be making his first career MLB start at 1B as Max Muncy slides to third base.
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