The Dodgers have missed Justin Turner’s bat and energy in the lineup, but they may be getting that back before too long.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said on Friday that the team hopes to get Turner back “within the next couple of weeks.”
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers hope to have Justin Turner back “within the next couple of weeks.” Turner has been out since March 19 with a broken wrist.
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Turner has been out since breaking his wrist after being hit by a pitch on March 19 in spring training. The third baseman was cleared to begin hitting off a tee last week and still needs some time before being sent out on a rehab assignment.
Turner has been great since joining the Dodgers in 2014, but he took his game to the next level last season by batting .322 with a career-best .415 OBP and .530 slugging percentage. He was a giant in the postseason for the third straight year, hitting four home runs with 14 RBIs while taking home NLCS MVP honors.
The Dodgers were just 14-17 entering Friday’s game.
