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Justin Turner | First Baseman

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (28) / 11/23/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Cal State Fullerton
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Justin Turner (calf) will be available to play Monday.
Turner hasn't played since leaving Wednesday's game with a strained left calf, but he's feeling good enough to avoid the disabled list. His inclusion on the roster means Zach Lutz will begin the year at Triple-A Las Vegas. Mar 31 - 12:52 PM
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter

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Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

The Mets will wait until Sunday to decide whether Justin Turner (calf) will open the season on the disabled list.

Turner hasn't played since leaving Wednesday's game with a strained left calf. If he's ruled out for Opening Day, the Mets are expected to backdate his stint on the DL. "We need to have [him] work out tomorrow," manager Terry Collins said. "He's going to come in and see the trainers anyway. And then we'll make a decision after he goes through the workout."
Source: ESPN New York
Mar 30 - 3:45 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner (calf) is expected to open the season on the disabled list.

It's no surprise, as Turner left a game two days ago with a strained left calf. It's not clear at this point how long he might be sidelined.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 29 - 3:48 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner left Wednesday's game with a strained left calf.

As though the Mets don't already have enough infielders to worry about. Turner is the latest addition to a list that already includes second baseman Daniel Murphy and third baseman David Wright. The 28-year-old had only recently recovered from a sprained ankle that cost him some games earlier this spring. The Mets infield may have the makings of a M.A.S.H. unit come Opening Day.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 27 - 7:51 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored versus the Tigers on Sunday.

With Daniel Murphy looking increasingly iffy for Opening Day, Turner is in position to be the Mets' second baseman initially. Of course, he's just getting over a sprained ankle himself.
Mar 24 - 5:40 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner (ankle) could return to the Mets' Grapefruit League lineup on Thursday afternoon.

Turner has been sidelined since Saturday with a sprained right ankle. He was able to work out on Wednesday, though, and reported feeling fine. Turner could start at second base to open the season while Daniel Murphy continues his recovery from a severe intercostal strain.
Source: New York Post
Mar 21 - 8:56 AM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner (ankle) will take swings and field on Wednesday.

Turner left Saturday's game with a right ankle sprain, but X-rays came back clean. He could return to game action as soon as Thursday. The 28-year-old could open the season as the starting third baseman if David Wright (strained intercostal) isn't ready.
Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter
Mar 20 - 12:56 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

X-rays on Justin Turner's right ankle came back clean.

Good to hear. It's not clear how long Turner might be sidelined, but the injury shouldn't affect his availability for Opening Day. He's expected to fill in at third base while David Wright is out.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 17 - 8:57 AM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner left Saturday's game with a right ankle sprain.

The full extent of the injury isn't yet known. Turner was injured on a throw to first base and was sent to the hospital to undergo x-rays. With David Wright (ribs) looking questionable for the start of the season, the Mets can ill-afford to lose Turner for significant time. Zach Lutz and Brandon Hicks will get an extended look at third base until he's ready to return.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mar 16 - 2:15 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com hears that Justin Turner "likely will be dangled" as trade bait during spring training.

The reasoning is that the Mets could need to free up 40-man roster space, and they have other utility options in Brandon Hicks and Omar Quintanilla. Turner has batted .262/.330/.366 with six homers over the last two seasons for the Mets while starting games at all four infield spots.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 18 - 6:34 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner is expected to get some reps in the outfield this spring.

"We talked about it at the end of the season last year," said Turner, referencing a conversation with Mets manager Terry Collins. "He told he wanted me to get out there, get some reps. I don’t know if that means I’m going to be playing for a spot, or it’s just another couple of positions to maybe get some more at-bats." Turner has never played the outfield in pro ball, but some extra versatility wouldn't hurt. The 28-year-old batted .273/.326/.373 with one home run, 17 RBI and a .698 OPS in 175 plate appearances last season while making starts at all four infield positions.
Source: ESPN New York
Feb 11 - 4:28 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner is expected to play with the Escogido Lions of the Dominican Winter League.

Escogido is managed by former Mets bench coach Ken Oberkfell. Turner, who previously played for the team two years ago, is hitting .273/.326/.373 with one home run, 17 RBI and a .698 OPS in 175 plate appearances with the Mets this season. Mets manager Terry Collins plans to add the outfield to Turner's resume next spring, so it's possible he could get some playing time there over the winter, as well.
Source: ESPNNewYork.com
Mon, Sep 24, 2012 05:08:00 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Justin Turner hit a solo homer in Saturday's win over the Astros.

It was Turner's first home run of the season and his first since last August 6, a span of 258 at-bats. The 27-year-old is hitting .281/.331/374 with a .705 OPS in a utility infielder role this season and is only relevant in deeper NL-only formats.
Sat, Aug 25, 2012 04:01:00 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins said Thursday that Justin Turner will get time in the outfield next spring.

A little versatility never hurt anybody. Turner has made starts at first base, second base, third base and shortstop this season while batting .279 with a .676 OPS.
Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter
Thu, Aug 16, 2012 04:20:00 PM
Justin Turner - 1B - Mets

Mets activated INF Justin Turner from the 15-day disabled list.

He'll replace Jason Bay (concussion) on the active roster. Turner has been sidelined since late-May with a sprained right ankle and will likely split time with Omar Quintanilla at shortstop until Ruben Tejada (quad) or Ronny Cedeno (calf) return.
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 02:13:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh