MLB news: Justin Turner injury update, Shohei Ohtani highlights

Let’s start today’s MLB news and notes with the latest on Justin Turner of the Boston Red Sox after a scary situation on Monday. Additionally, Shohei Ohtani is already showing he’s in prime form to start the 2023 season and the World Baseball Classic.

MLB news: Justin Turner injury update

Turner, signed by the Boston Red Sox this offseason after spending the last nine seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was hit in the face by an errant pitch during Monday’s spring training game between the Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.

Turner was able to leave the field on his own power.

After being taken to a local hospital for further evaluation, Turner and the Red Sox received some good news later in the day (with Turner also receiving plenty of stitches from the errant fastball).

Shohei Ohtani provides early highlights while playing in Japan

It may be an exhibition game ahead of the World Baseball Classic, but Shohei Ohtani is already showing that he will bring the power for Team Japan.

Let’s take a look at that first home run from a different angle and see exactly how much power the Los Angeles Angels superstar was able to generate despite a very awkward finish to his swing.

Team Japan opens WBC play inside the Tokyo Dome against the Czech Republic at 5 a.m. (Eastern time) on Saturday, March 11. The game is scheduled to be televised on FS1.