MLB Statement Sets Table for Them to Hammer Justin Turner

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Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner learned during Game 6 of the World Series that he tested positive for COVID-19 and still celebrated with the team. Now, MLB has released a statement saying that Turner left isolation and "emphatically refused to comply" with directions from MLB security to leave the field.

Here is the full statement from MLB (via Ken Rosenthal):




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This statement clearly puts the onus on Turner. We'll see how long the investigation takes. My guess is that the league will announce a punishment for Turner once this incident has receded to the back of our minds.

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Ryan Glasspiegel grew up in Connecticut, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in Chicago. Before OutKick, he wrote for Sports Illustrated and The Big Lead. He enjoys expensive bourbon and cheap beer.