Key takeaways:
- Justin Turner was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game and required 16 stitches.
- Turner is receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries and is being monitored for a concussion.
- Turner is now resting at home and is expected to make a full recovery. The Red Sox have not yet announced when he will return to the field.
On Monday, March 6th, Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers in Fort Myers, Florida. Turner was immediately attended to by medical personnel, and required 16 stitches to close the wound.
Turner’s wife, Kourtney, posted to Instagram that the infielder had “16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans.” The Red Sox released a statement saying that Turner is receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries and is being monitored for a concussion.
The incident occurred in the bottom of the first inning when Turner was hit by a fastball from Detroit Tigers pitcher Matt Manning. Turner fell to the ground and was bleeding from his face before being helped away by members of Boston’s medical team.
Turner is now resting at home and is expected to make a full recovery. The Red Sox have not yet announced when he will return to the field. This incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of playing baseball, and the importance of wearing protective gear.
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