Red Sox Infielder Receives Treatment For Soft Tissue Injury

Turner Taken to Hospital After Being Hit in the Face by Pitch

Red Sox Infielder Receives Treatment for Soft Tissue Injury

Turmers Condition is Stable After Taking a Fastball to the Face

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation after being hit in the face by a pitch during Monday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

Turner was struck by a fastball from Tigers pitcher Rony Garcia in the second inning of the game. He immediately collapsed to the ground and was attended to by medical personnel.

Turner was taken to the hospital for further evaluation, where he received 16 stitches for a laceration on his face. He is currently listed in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

The Red Sox have not yet released any further information on Turner's condition. However, they are expected to provide an update later today.

Turner is a key member of the Red Sox infield. He is expected to be a starting infielder for the team this season.

The Red Sox are scheduled to open their regular season on April 5 against the Baltimore Orioles.