Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Justin Turner Replaced By Andy Burns On Dodgers’ NLCS Roster
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Justin Turner Replaced By Andy Burns On Dodgers’ NLCS Roster

Matt Borelli
October 21, 2021
3 Min Read
Andy Burns
Norm Hall/Getty Images
SHARE

Ahead of a must-win Game 5 against the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Justin Turner from their National League Championship Series roster and replaced him with Andy Burns.

Turner sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain while attempting to beat out a double play in the bottom of the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 9-2 loss on Wednesday.

The TBS broadcast repeatedly alluded to Turner suffering from hamstring trouble throughout the NLCS, though neither he or the club publicly revealed as much. The 36-year-old also had been dealing with a neck stinger that limited him to a pinch-hit appearance in Game 2.

Normally one of the Dodgers’ most reliable hitters in October, Turner uncharacteristically struggled to the tune of a .118/.211/.206 batting line this postseason. His only hit that went for extra bases was a crucial home run off St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright in the Wild Card Game.

With Turner being removed from the Dodgers’ NLCS roster, his season officially comes to an end. In the event L.A. overcomes their 3-1 deficit to Atlanta, he would be ineligible to play in the World Series.

Burns joins the Dodgers over other candidates Billy McKinney and Zach McKinstry, among others. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explained the decision stemmed from valuing Burns’ versatility and adding another right-handed hitter to the roster.

Burns first joined the active roster in June and went on to make Dodgers franchise history by getting a hit and pitching in his first game with the team. Burns’ time with the Dodgers marked a return to the Majors since last playing for the Tampa Bay Rays in 2016. He went 3-for-11 with three walks over nine games with L.A.

Turner was determined to be on field for last out in World Series

Turner lamented not being able to celebrate the Dodgers’ championship clinching victory with his teammates in last year’s Fall Classic due to a positive COVID test. “That was tough and that’s something that’s on the top of my list,” he said entering the 2021 season.

“I still have not been able to be on the field for the last out to celebrate a championship. That’s something I’m determined to show up and work for every day and have that experience at the end of this year.”

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and more!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2021 NLCSAndy BurnsJustin TurnerLos Angeles Dodgers
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Aaron Judge, 2019 Players Weekend
FeaturedRumors

Aaron Judge Rumors: Dodgers’ Interest Contingent On Contract Terms

December 4, 2022
December 3, 2022
Kenley-jansen-clayton-kershaw-corey-seager
Video

All-Star Game Video: Corey Seager, Clayton Kershaw And Kenley Jansen Booed At Petco Park

July 13, 2016
July 13, 2016
Ryne Stanek, umpire
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Miguel Rojas, Dave Roberts Share Perspective On Ryne Stanek Balk

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023
Trevor Bauer, Rachel Luba
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Trevor Bauer Trying To Take Credit For Max Scherzer’s Contract With Mets

November 30, 2021
December 12, 2021

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어