Dodgers’ Justin Turner Positive For COVID-19, Comes Out After Win And Takes Mask Off
Dodger’s player Justin Turner is the talk of the internet right now, and not because the Dodgers won the World Series.
Per CNN, the star player was pulled in the middle of yesterday’s game six after testing positive for Covid-19. They state, “Turner is the first MLB player to test positive for Covid-19 since the league put all teams involved in the postseason into bubbles, held at neutral stadiums to reduce travel and the potential to spread the virus.”
Breaking: Justin Turner was taken out of the #WorldSeries game due to a positive COVID-19 test. https://t.co/0CLhWfffkx
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) October 28, 2020
Then, after the Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays, Justin Turner came back on the field to celebrate with his team. He can be seen holding the trophy, hugging teammates, and not social distancing. At one point, you can even see him huddle up with his teammates for a group photo, and during, he removes his mask.
Justin Turner is on the field with the trophy. pic.twitter.com/MFn7DDH1om
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgecastillo) October 28, 2020
Justin Turner returned to the field for the team picture after being removed from Game 6 for testing positive for COVID-19
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 28, 2020
(via @MLBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/k7XNLy0A0L
Before going back on the field, Justin tweeted out, “Thanks to everyone reaching out! I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine. Can’t believe I couldn’t be out there to celebrate with my guys! So proud of this team & unbelievably happy for the City of LA #WorldSerieChamps.”
Thanks to everyone reaching out! I feel great, no symptoms at all. Just experienced every emotion you can possibly imagine. Can’t believe I couldn’t be out there to celebrate with my guys! So proud of this team & unbelievably happy for the City of LA#WorldSeriesChamps
— Justin Turner (@redturn2) October 28, 2020
Of course, he is getting a lot of attention on social media about returning to the field.
So... LAD Justin Turner tested positive for Covid during Tuesday's game and was pulled and told to leave by security. He refused. Instead, returned to the field to hug teammates, pose for pics. Later tweeted, "Can't believe I couldn't be out there to celebrate with my guys." pic.twitter.com/JaLLF31cGp
— Rick Westhead (@rwesthead) October 28, 2020
PICTURED: Justin Turner's steaming-hot date with Corona-chan.
— Schlasser (@UrinatingTree) October 28, 2020
I don't blame him for having a tryst with her. pic.twitter.com/yhyU1kohA3
https://twitter.com/mybookiebet/status/1321439471271858177
Justin Turner attempted murder. pic.twitter.com/wigqmfKmN7
— Lauren. (@LMac_1326) October 28, 2020
https://twitter.com/JamesCybulski/status/1321322721041477632
Isn’t this you (COVID) sitting next to a cancer survivor (high risk) celebrating? #SuperSpreader https://t.co/ZIrpYtRPyB
— Lisa Beachy (@lsbeachy) October 28, 2020
Justin Turner when he finds out he has Covid. But they won the World Series. pic.twitter.com/5SnjbKesmN
— Will Manso (@WillManso) October 28, 2020
So, it appears MLB knew Justin Turner had tested positive for COVID-19 and apparently did not care enough to 1.) suspend the game or 2.) remove Justin Turner.
— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) October 28, 2020
Suspending a World Series clinching game would have costed them money. That’s what it comes down to.
MLB trying to keep Justin Turner off the field tonight pic.twitter.com/WG5CB3tigP
— Kenny Ducey (@KennyDucey) October 28, 2020
Dodgers’ Justin Turner Positive For COVID-19
