Justin is stable, alert, and in good spirits given the circumstances.' 'He will undergo further testing, and we'll update as we have more information. 'He's receiving treatment for soft tissue injuries, and is being monitored for a concussion,' the Red Sox said in a statement. 'We're home now and he's resting (okay - maybe listening to the replay of the game).' 'Thank you to everyone that reached out about Justin and sent prayers,' Kourtney wrote in her story that was later reposted by Justin. He was taken to a hospital in Fort Myers, Florida, and treated for soft tissue injuries.Īccording to an Instagram story from Turner's wife, Kourtney, he had '16 stitches and a lot of swelling but we are thanking God for no fractures & clear scans.' Medical personnel rushed to the plate, and Turner was bleeding and had a towel on his face as he walked off the field. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning. Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. Red Sox's Justin Turner hit on face with pitch, gets 16 stitchesįORT MYERS, Fla. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
