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Dodgers: Grading the Infield for the Month of May

By Brook Smith

May 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and the Dodgers celebrate the victory against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
May 21, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) and the Dodgers celebrate the victory against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 18, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) reacts after being tagged out by Miami Marlins catcher J.T. Realmuto (11) at home plate as he tries to score on a hit by Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium. Turner left the game after suffering an apparent injury. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

B+. . . . Justin Turner

Before he was removed from a game against the Marlins half way through the month, Justin Turner was producing in a big way. Turner was batting .333 in 51 at-bats up until he rounded third base a little too hard and pulled up with a hamstring injury.

Although his power has been absent, the Dodgers have missed his high on-base percentage and batting average. Since then, third base has consisted of Logan Forsythe, Kike Hernandez, and Chris Taylor. All are exceptionally good defenders, but only Taylor has been able to mirror the offensive output.

There is not an immediate rush to get him back into the lineup, but his absence is starting to be felt. Up until the last three games, the offense seemed to be producing without him. However, Los Angeles has only scored three runs in the last 28 innings. If the current trend continues, his bat will be sorely missed.

Final slash line in May: .333/.435/.373

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