Boston Red Sox Justin Turner reacts after being hit in the face on a pitch by Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Matt Manning during a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
He was eventually able to walk off on his own.
RED SOX'S JUSTIN TURNER IN HOSPITAL AFTER BEING HIT IN FACE BY PITCH
Turner’s wife, Kourtney, posted an update on Monday revealing that the two-time All Star required 16 stitches and was dealing with "a lot of swelling," but that his initial scans looked clear.
Then on Tuesday morning, Turner posted his own positive update.
Boston Red Sox Justin Turner is walked off the field after being hit in the face with a pitch during a spring training game in Fort Myers, Florida, Monday, March 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
"Thanks to everyone for all the messages and prayers! I’m feeling very fortunate to come out of yesterday with no breaks & all my chiclets intact."
Turner also thanked the Red Sox and Lee Health medical staff, adding, "I’m going to be back out on the field as soon as possible!"
Turner’s wife posted an update on Monday saying the two-time All Star required 16 stitches and was dealing with "a lot of swelling," but his initial scans looked clear. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
After spending nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Turner signed a $15 million, one-year deal with the Red Sox during the offseason. In his final season with the Dodgers, he hit .278 with 13 homers and 81 RBIs in 128 games.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.