Mets infielder Justin Turner left Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Miami with a right ankle sprain and was sent to the hospital for precautionary X-rays, the team announced. Turner, who was replacing the recently sidelined David Wright (back, ribs) at third base, suffered the injury after it appeared his leg buckled on an errant throw to first base. He sported a noticeable limp as he left the field under his own power and was replaced by Brandon Hicks at third.
Turner finished 1 for 1 before the early exit and is now hitting .286 during the spring. He is expected to land a spot on the opening day roster based on his versatility at several positions.