Former Dodger Fan Favorite ‘100%’ Will Be An MLB Manager
Former Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will end up taking up a career as a manager, according to his wife, Kourtney Turner.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will end up taking up a career as a manager, according to his wife, Kourtney Turner. Justin Turner is currently playing professional baseball in Mexico , but at 40, his playing days are certainly coming to an end. He could end up returning to MLB if he impresses and a team has a need in the infield or as a designated hitter, though Turner is likely looking at a return to the majors as a coach or front-office figure.
His wife, Kourtney, has made it clear that Justin could indeed explore that possibility. Oct 11, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) at a press conference before game one of the NLDS of the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Kourtney Turner thinks Justin will be a manager Turner, despite not hitting great in the tail end of his career, stuck around the majors as a valuable locker room presence who could help mentor younger players.
Naturally, due to his help in the dugout, it does make sense that he would take on the skipper role. “I do. I think it will be more nerve-wracking than his playing days for me, though, because I think it’s a tough job,” Kortney Turner said on Foul Territory.
“Because if things are going well, not everyone looks to the manager. But then if there’s a decision that doesn’t pan out, I think it falls back on the manager. “So I’ll have to stay off Twitter and all the comments for that one.