Justin Turner

Turner immediately left the field while holding a towel to his face after the pitch from Tigers' Matt Manning.

Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch. He signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Red Sox this past offseason. He made two All-Star teams and finished in the top 10 in NL MVP voting twice as well. The Red Sox announced that Turner was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Once Turner picked himself off the ground, he walked to the clubhouse with Red Sox trainers while holding a towel to his face. Turner's wife Kourtney tweeted the following update on Monday night, noting that he avoided fractures and a concussion:

Former Dodgers star Justin Turner was hit in the face by a pitch Monday while playing in a spring training game for his new team, the Boston Red Sox.

Turner signed a two-year, $22-million contract with the Red Sox the next day. win a World Series title in 2020, the team’s first since 1988. “I haven’t heard since. “It was scary. 17 to effectively replace Turner’s right-handed bat in a predominantly designated hitting role. [hit in the face by a pitch](https://twitter.com/pitcherclips/status/1632817323173183499?s=20) Monday while playing in a spring training game for his new team, the Boston Red Sox.

Justin Turner was hit in the face by a pitch in the first inning of Monday's spring training game against the Tigers.

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Turner is receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries and is being monitored for a concussion. The club also says he is stable, alert and in good spirits given ...

Those plans may have to change if Turner is significantly hurt, though the Red Sox and Turner’s many friends throughout the game will be hoping that’s not the case. Turner, 38, had been a mainstay of the Dodgers for many years. Tom Caron of NESN was among those who shared video of the incident on [Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe](https://twitter.com/PeteAbe/status/1632821931006205952) reports that Turner was taken to hospital in an ambulance. It’s possible that there will be on-field implications for the club at some point, but for now, the primary concern will be his health. Turner is receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries and is being monitored for a concussion. The club also says he is stable, alert and in good spirits given the circumstances.

Red Sox's Justin Turner was hit in the face with a pitch and exited the game.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was taken to a hospital after leaving Monday's game against the Detroit Tigers when he was on ...

With his face bloodied and swollen, Turner left the game against Stanford assisted by trainers. “He’s receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries, and is being monitored for a concussion,” the Red Sox said in a statement. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning.

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner, hit in the face by a pitch, was taken to the hospital and evaluated for a concussion.

[ on a one-year deal ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/01/06/red-sox-sign-former-dodgers-all-star-turner-to-1-year-deal/51141491/)where he is reunited with his teammates Kiké Hernández and Kenley Jansen from the 2020 World Series team. "Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch," the statement said. He was replaced in the game by first baseman Niko Kavadas. "He's receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries and is being monitored for a concussion. Manager Alex Cora and members of the Red Sox athletic training staff ran over to assess the injury. Pitcher Matt Manning wound up and threw a pitch that hit the two-time All-Star directly in the face.

Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was forced to exit Monday's spring training game early after suffering a scary injury in the first inning.

Turner immediately left the field while holding a towel to his face after the pitch from Tigers' Matt Manning.

Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch. He signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Red Sox this past offseason. He made two All-Star teams and finished in the top 10 in NL MVP voting twice as well. The Red Sox announced that Turner was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Once Turner picked himself off the ground, he walked to the clubhouse with Red Sox trainers while holding a towel to his face. Turner's wife Kourtney tweeted the following update on Monday night, noting that he avoided fractures and a concussion:

Red Sox second baseman Justin Turner is in stable condition after taking a pitch to the face during Boston's spring training game against the Tigers on ...

Turner was slated to bat second in between Devers and Yoshida, although Cora could rejig the lineup to spread the runs around. If he were to miss any significant time, that could pose challenging for a Sox team that finished at the bottom of the AL East in 2022. Turner's absence could open the door for fourth-year hitter Bobby Dalbec to get some swings in a platoon role. Turner was eventually helped to his feet and taken to the dugout. He immediately crumbled to the ground, with blood appearing to leak out of his mouth. According to the Red Sox's official Twitter account, Turner was transported to a local hospital in Fort Myers.

The veteran hitter was bleeding from his mouth on the ground as Red Sox trainers looked at him.

Boston Red Sox infielder/designated hitter Justin Turner was taken to a hospital Monday after being hit in the face with a fastball during a spring training ...

Turner spent nine seasons with Los Angeles and was named the National League Championship Series MVP in 2017. Assuming good health this season, Turner could help man first base for Boston in addition to likely seeing the bulk of his action as a designated hitter. Turner was monitored for a concussion, the team said, and received treatment for soft-tissue injuries. Upon getting hit, Turner immediately crumpled to the ground, and he remained down for several moments while receiving medical attention. Detroit right-hander Matt Manning threw a pitch that sailed toward Turner’s head with too much speed for the Boston player to evade it. Following the incident, the Red Sox issued a statement in which they said Turner was “stable, alert and in good spirits given the circumstances” after being taken to a hospital.

Turner was hit by a fastball from Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning in the bottom of the first inning during Monday's game. In an ugly scene, the 38-year-old ...

He won the World Series in 2020 with the Dodgers. “It was a complete accident; ball just got away,” Manning said. Justin is stable, alert and in good spirits given the circumstances.” “Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers,” Kourtney Turner wrote. “I got a swing and miss on a ball kind of up in the zone, so I tried to go back to it, and it just got away from me.” [third baseman](https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/20/sport/anderson-comas-gay-chicago-white-sox-spt-intl/index.html) Justin Turner is resting at home after he was hit in the face by a [pitch](https://www.cnn.com/2023/03/01/sport/manny-machado-san-diego-padres-contract-spt-intl/index.html) which required 16 stitches.

Turner immediately left the field while holding a towel to his face after the pitch from Tigers' Matt Manning.

Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch. He made two All-Star teams and finished in the top 10 in NL MVP voting twice as well. The Red Sox announced that Turner was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Once Turner picked himself off the ground, he walked to the clubhouse with Red Sox trainers while holding a towel to his face. The— Justin Turner (@redturn2) Turner's wife Kourtney tweeted the following update on Monday night, noting that he avoided fractures and a concussion:

The veteran hitter was bleeding from his mouth on the ground as Red Sox trainers looked at him.

Turner immediately left the field while holding a towel to his face after the pitch from Tigers' Matt Manning.

Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch. He made two All-Star teams and finished in the top 10 in NL MVP voting twice as well. The Red Sox announced that Turner was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. Once Turner picked himself off the ground, he walked to the clubhouse with Red Sox trainers while holding a towel to his face. The— Justin Turner (@redturn2) Turner's wife Kourtney tweeted the following update on Monday night, noting that he avoided fractures and a concussion:

Turner tweeted, “Thanks to everyone for all the messages and prayers! I'm feeling very fortunate to come out of yesterday with no breaks & all my chiclets in ...

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Justin Turner, the Red Sox third baseman, was struck by a pitch from Tigers' pitcher Matt Manning and was rushed to the hospital shortly after where he ...

[The Red Sox third baseman](https://nypost.com/2022/12/18/justin-turner-signing-with-red-sox-on-22-million-contract/) was struck by a pitch from Tigers pitcher Matt Manning and was rushed to the hospital shortly after where he received 16 stitches. The @RedSox medical staff and @Lee_Health have been absolutely amazing,.” Turner wrote. I’m feeling very fortunate to come out of (Monday) with no breaks & all my chiclets in tact.

Turner credited the Red Sox medical staff and the hospital where he received 16 stitches, and said he will "be back on the field as soon as possible."

Cora, the general manager for Puerto Rico during the 2017 WBC, caught up with a lot of players and staff members. Adalberto Mondesi went through testing on his surgically repaired knee Monday, and he said early Tuesday that the knee was stronger than when the Sox tested it at the beginning of camp … Having them in the same locker room and batting cages was great.” It felt weird with nobody on, going out of the stretch, but I just really want to work on really getting everything sound mechanically. Eventually, I’ll get back off the bump and we’ll feel normal again.” He eventually was able to get to his feet and walked off the field with head trainer Brandon Henry, a towel pressed to his face. That progression extends to the mound, too. Sale has dealt with a plethora of injuries, including Tommy John surgery, limiting him to 48⅓ innings over the last three seasons. He’s in a good place and we feel good about it.” Perhaps in his next start Sale might incorporate his windup, he said. 16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans.” Turner’s wife, Kourtney, issued an earlier update via Twitter: “Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers.

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was hit by a pitch in the face in the first inning of a game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon at ...

He walked a batter in addition to hitting Turner. Justin is stable, alert and in good spirits given the circumstances.” He fell to his knees with blood dripping from his face.

He took a pitch to the face and was later taken to the hospital.