Justin Turner Stats
- Height / Weight
- 5' 11" / 208 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/23/1984 (38)
- Experience
- 14
- College
- Cal State Fullerton
Justin Turner Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Justin Turner News
In Sunday's 7-3 victory against the Orioles, Boston Red Sox designated hitter Justin Turner went 2-for-5 at the plate. Turner remains a reliable asset in Boston as he is hitting .285/.355/.480 this season. He's also hit 23 home runs and logged 94 RBI in 498 at-bats. It's worth noting that Turner has been battling a foot injury, which adds an element of concern. The 38-year-old could be shut down soon if Boston is eliminated from playoff contention this week.
Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) intends to keep playing through a bone bruise in his left heel and he will continue to serve as the team's designated hitter as long as he's healthy. Playing in the field is "off the table for a while," according to manager Alex Cora. Turner missed seven of 10 games to begin August after suffering the injury on July 31. His injury will limit the Red Sox positionally, and he could see more regular days off down the stretch to keep him off his feet. The 38-year-old veteran has been a must-start in fantasy in his first year in Boston for his run production and on-base abilities, but his offensive abilities could be compromised down the stretch if he isn't 100%. Since July 31, he's gone 8-for-30 (.267) with two homers, three RBI and four runs scored in eight starts.
Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner (heel) is back in the lineup on Saturday against the visiting Detroit Tigers and right-hander Matt Manning, serving as the designated hitter and batting third. Turner is returning to the lineup for the first time since Monday while battling a bone bruise in his left heel since July 31. It's an issue that the 38-year-old said he'll probably have to deal with for the rest of the season, but he prefers to play through it instead of going on the injured list. It could affect Turner's production at the plate and will likely lead to more scheduled off days. He's been a must-start in all fantasy leagues in his first year in Beantown, but hopefully this injury won't cause him to finish the year on a low note.
Batting Order
| 1 | Alex Verdugo |
| 2 | Rafael Devers |
| 3 | Justin Turner |
| 4 | Masataka Yoshida |
| 5 | Trevor Story |
| 6 | Wilyer Abreu |
| 7 | Bobby Dalbec |
| 8 | Enmanuel Valdez |
| 9 | Reese McGuire |
Justin Turner Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
| 1 | Alex Verdugo |
| 2 | Rafael Devers |
| 3 | Justin Turner |
| 4 | Masataka Yoshida |
| 5 | Trevor Story |
| 6 | Wilyer Abreu |
| 7 | Bobby Dalbec |
| 8 | Enmanuel Valdez |
| 9 | Reese McGuire |
Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner has some fantasy relevance as he prepares for his first season with his new club. The 38-year-old played in 128 games last season, staying healthy for the first half of the campaign before being hindered by an abdominal strain in August. He posted respectable numbers, slashing .278/.350/.438 with a .313 BABIP, 123 wRC+, 9.4 BB%, and 16.7 K%. Most notable was that Turner's power declined; he went from slugging 27 homers in 2021 to just 13 in 2022. As Turner embarks on the next chapter of his career in Boston, he should find himself slotted into the lineup as the designated hitter while making cameos at the corners if Triston Casas or Rafael Devers need a day off. From a fantasy perspective, Turner needs to maintain respectable power in order to have any fantasy relevance. Turner has an ADP of 269.0, so fantasy managers aren't making an enormous investment and therefore should not hesitate to drop him if he struggles out of the gate.
