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Dodger Blue > Featured > Dodgers Rumors: Justin Turner Removed From Game 6 Of World Series Due To Positive COVID-19 Test
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Dodgers Rumors: Justin Turner Removed From Game 6 Of World Series Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

Matthew Moreno
October 27, 2020
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The Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988 but it still came with some disappointment as Justin Turner was not able to join his teammates in celebrating. Turner was removed in the eighth inning without explanation.

Upon completion of the game, Fox sports relayed MLB informed them Turner tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). No additional details were provided. Turner’s positive test is the first MLB had in six weeks.

They organized multiple postseason bubbles to better protect players from contracting the virus during the postseason, and for the Dodgers that amounted to playing at Globe Life Field upon reaching the National League Division Series.

It’s unclear how Turner would have contracted the virus, particularly given all the protocols MLB enacted. Though, the league presumably could come under some criticism for allowing fans to attend the NL Championship Series and World Series, even at a reduced capacity.

Thanks to everyone reaching out! I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine. Can’t believe I couldn’t be out there to celebrate with my guys! So proud of this team & unbelievably happy for the City of LA#WorldSeriesChamps

— Justin Turner (@redturn2) October 28, 2020

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred didn’t offer any possible during a postgame interview. “He was isolated to prevent spread,” Manfred said.

“I found out about it in the seventh inning. It was extremely surreal,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said. “Obviously my mind was somewhere else and then I had to quickly adjust to what was happening. Obviously incredibly unfortunate, but kind of speaks to what all of us are going through in 2020.

Turner went 8-for-25 in the six games, and was hitless in two at-bats prior to being removed. It was a heartbreaking development for someone all members of the Dodgers have touted as a leader and central figure to the team’s success.

Turner, along with others across baseball, will officially become a free agent on Wednesday morning.

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TAGGED:2020 MLB postseason2020 World SeriesJustin TurnerLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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