Justin Turner Hit In Face By Pitch Monday
2 years agoBoston Red Sox third baseman/designated hitter Justin Turner (face) was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning in Grapefruit League play on Monday. Turner was immediately gushing blood while going down onto the dirt, but he was able to stand up and walk off the field while being escorted by a trainer. The 38-year-old veteran was then taken to a local hospital. Check back for further updates on Turner's condition and for a potential return date. Depending on exactly what damage the ball did to his face, Turner could be in danger of missing Opening Day now. Turner should mostly serve as Boston's designated hitter in his first year in Beantown. The two-time All-Star's power is fading, but he still hit a useful .278/.350/.438 with a .788 OPS, 13 home runs, 81 RBI and 61 runs in 128 games last year for the Dodgers.
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex Speier
Source: The Boston Globe - Alex Speier