Dodgers fans’ worst nightmare came true: Justin Turner is likely looking at an extended absence.
Turner left Monday night’s spring training game after being hit by a pitch on the wrist.
Turner went in for X-rays, which showed he has a broken wrist.
Justin Turner said it’s a small non-displaced fracture in left wrist. Unsure about timetable for return yet
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) March 20, 2018
These types of injuries typically cause players to miss around 8-10 weeks. Freddie Freeman returned from a broken wrist in under seven weeks, which was considered freakishly fast.
Logan Forsythe may see extra time at third base while Turner is out. Chase Utley and Enrique Hernandez could end up filling Forsythe’s spot at second.
