Rob Manfred Condemns Justin Turner For Breaking COVID-19 Protocol

At this point, we’re all familiar with the Justin Turner story. The star third baseman for the Dodgers got a positive COVID-19 test back in the middle of last night’s World Series clinching Game 6. He left the game, only to return for the Dodgers celebration.

Many people (myself included) were wondering where was commissioner Rob Manfred in this mess?

Well, apparently Turner went against authority and entered the field on his own. Manfred isn’t pleased.

Here was MLB’s statement on the Justin Turner situation.

MLB statement on Justin Turner: pic.twitter.com/J8S8mVbG13

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 28, 2020

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Manfred didn’t stop there, though.

Manfred:"It is clear that Turner chose to disregard the agreed-upon joint protocols and the instructions he was given regarding the safety and protection of others. While a desire to celebrate is understandable, Turner’s decision to leave isolation and enter the field was wrong.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 28, 2020

More Manfred: ."… and put everyone he came in contact with at risk. When MLB Security raised the matter of being on the field with Turner, he emphatically refused to comply.'' MLB will begin full investigation.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 28, 2020

This whole thing is a bad look for Justin Turner. It’s a bad look for Rob Manfred. It’s a bad look for Major League Baseball. Having someone with COVID-19 hugging teammates and posing with the trophy is just un-fucking-believable. Where is the leadership in this sport?

And I get it. Justin Turner has been waiting a long time for this moment, but there needs to be some repercussions here. You simply can’t take this virus lightly, and doing it in front of millions of Americans watching, can’t happen. Be better

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