Dodgers' Justin Turner Ruled Out of the Rest of 2021 MLB Postseason

Dave Roberts confirmed that Turner is done for the postseason after suffering a hamstring injury in Game 4 of the NLCS

Published October 20, 2021 • Updated on October 20, 2021 at 9:49 pm

The Los Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner is out of the rest of the 2021 MLB playoffs after suffering a hamstring injury.

The third baseman left Game 4 of the NLCS matchup against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning. Turner grounded into a double play and limped his way to first base.

Dave Roberts said after the game that it is believed to be a grade 2 hamstring strain and that Turner is done for the postseason.

#Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the early indication is a Grade 2 hamstring injury for Justin Turner. He’s done for the postseason.
— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) October 21, 2021

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Turner was 4-for-34 so far this postseason, with three runs scored and a home run.

The Dodgers are down 3-1 in the series to the Braves after falling 9-2 on Wednesday night. They will play in a must-win Game 5 on Thursday, Oct. 21 at 5:08 p.m. PT.