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Dodgers: Is It Too Early to Hit the Panic Button on Justin Turner?

The Dodgers might be off to solid start, but Justin Turner had an April to forget. After going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Sunday against the Tigers, Turner’s batting average stands at a paltry .197 on the season.

For much his Dodgers career, Turner has been known to start each season slowly sometimes.

Turner’s Career OPS by Month

  • April/March: .750
  • May: .777
  • June: .888
  • July: .853
  • August: .844
  • September/October: .861

This season, Turner has just four extra-base hits and 19.2% strikeout rate. His K-rate is his second highest (21.