Justin Turner Out Of Lineup Wednesday
5 months agoToronto Blue Jays designated hitter Justin Turner is out of the starting lineup on Wednesday versus the visiting Houston Astros, and the team has a paternity list move pending for him after his wife went into labor on Wednesday. When Turner is officially placed on the paternity list, he'll likely be away from the team for three days. The 39-year-old veteran had started each of the team's last nine games and probably could have used the day off on Wednesday anyway, although he did go 10-for-27 with two doubles, five RBI, four runs scored and 11 walks in the last nine games. George Springer is serving as the DH and is moving up to the leadoff spot, while rookie Addison Barger is starting in right field and batting eighth on Wednesday against Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, who has the only no-hitter in baseball so far in 2024. UPDATE: Turner was officially placed on the paternity list.
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi
Source: Sportsnet.ca - Shi Davidi