Dodgers News: Justin Turner Out of Wednesday’s Lineup Versus Cubs
After leaving Monday’s game late with a quad injury, Justin Turner is out of the Dodgers lineup Wednesday.
Turner, who’s fresh off a four-year, $64 million contract extension, sits for the second time this season. He received a standard day off in the series finale against San Diego last week.
Justin Turner not in #Dodgers lineup after leaving with a quad issue late in Monday's late show. Logan Forsythe at 3B
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 12, 2017
#Dodgers Justin Turner said quad issue is "like a charley horse," happened on dive for Lester FC Monday and got tighter as game went on
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 12, 2017
#Dodgers Dave Roberts said Turner could pinch hit tonight, expects him in lineup tomorrow
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 12, 2017
Turner is replaced by Logan Forsythe, who shifts from second to third. Chase Utley starts at second.
There’s no reason to believe the injury is serious. The Dodgers were off yesterday, and it seems like Dave Roberts may have simply elected to give Turner additional rest. It clearly isn’t as serious as Franklin Gutierrez’s hamstring injury, who was placed on the DL.
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It’s early in the season. L.A. has little reason to test any player’s tweak. An extra day off will do Turner well.
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