X-rays negative on Turner's left thumb
PHOENIX -- X-rays were negative on the left thumb of Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner, who was injured during Wednesday night's 7-2 loss to the D-backs that dropped the Dodgers into second place in the National League West.Turner took a 104.5-mph grounder off the bat of Paul Goldschmidt that went
PHOENIX -- X-rays were negative on the left thumb of Dodgers third baseman
Turner took a 104.5-mph grounder off the bat of
Manager Dave Roberts was satisfied that Turner will play the final series of the regular season, which begins Friday night in San Francisco.
"There's a little bit of swelling there," said Roberts. "He's certain that nothing is wrong as far as structurally, but it's a little sore right now."
Turner has been one of the Dodgers' best hitters in 2018, slashing .317/.411/.520 with 13 home runs in 409 plate appearances. He missed the first six weeks of the season due to a broken wrist after he was hit by a pitch in Spring Training.
The Dodgers trail the Rockies by a half-game in the division, and lead the Cardinals by a game for the second NL Wild Card spot.
Ken Gurnick has covered the Dodgers since 1989, and for MLB.com since 2001.