FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston’s Justin Turner wanted 16 stitches after he used to be hit at the face with a pitch in Monday’s sport in opposition to the Detroit Tigers.
The 38-year-old fell to the bottom upon getting hit via right-hander Matt Manning. Scientific staff rushed to the plate, and Turner used to be bleeding and had a towel on his face as he walked off the sector.
Turner’s spouse, Kourtney, posted to Instagram that the infielder had “16 stitches and numerous swelling however we’re thanking God for no fractures & transparent scans.”
“He’s receiving remedy for comfortable tissue accidents, and is being monitored for a concussion,” the Crimson Sox mentioned in a commentary. “He’s going to go through additional checking out, and we’ll replace as we’ve additional information. Justin is solid, alert, and in excellent spirits given the cases.”
The 2-time All-Megastar signed a $15 million, one-year care for Crimson Sox all the way through the offseason after spending the previous 9 years with the Dodgers. He hit .278 with 13 homers and 81 RBIs in 128 video games remaining season.