The Los Angeles Dodgers can’t catch a break. Even when things go their way, it seems like there’s always something looming around that could spoil the party. This time, it was a pandemic and one of their players testing positive for Covid-19.
MLB had to remove Justin Turner from Game 6 of the World Series in the 7th inning because he tested positive for coronavirus. His first test came back inconclusive, and the second sample confirmed their suspicion.
This was a huge bummer because Turner is one of the most beloved and respected veterans in the clubhouse and he wasn’t going to be able to celebrate their long-awaited World Series win with the rest of his teammates due to isolation.
MLB announces Justin Turner received a positive COVID-19 test, and that’s why he was removed from the game.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) October 28, 2020
However, Turner wasn’t going to let anything, not even Covid-19, from standing in the way of him taking photos with his teammates and lifting the Commissioner’s Trophy, even though he should have known better.
Turner was spotted in the celebration and right in the middle of the rest of the team. They occasionally wore masks but we can all agree that the risk of infectionwas pretty high. Needless to say, the internet reacted to the news right away.
Justin Turner returned to the field for the team picture after being removed from Game 6 for testing positive for COVID-19
(via @MLBONFOX)pic.twitter.com/k7XNLy0A0L
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 28, 2020
Twitter Reacts To Justin Turner Celebrating Despite Knowing He Had Covid-19
Isn’t this Justin Turner? Positive Covid, no mask, around others with no mask- This is what’s wrong with us.We do not see that actions like this continue to propagate this disease. Blind arrogance. So many families have had to sacrifice their celebrations, rules matter . pic.twitter.com/K7zDE25mnA
— Brad Sweet (@bsweet67) October 28, 2020
— Depressed Sixers Fan (@depressedsixer) October 28, 2020
Trying to understand:
• how test results were coming in during the game
• who all is now exposed
• how they’ll be able to go to a parade
• where the heck Justin Turner is in the stadium right now pic.twitter.com/6LKlFCETMB— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) October 28, 2020
How Justin Turner celebrating with the Dodgers pic.twitter.com/tplj8MTeVx
— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) October 28, 2020
COVID pic.twitter.com/IZLEKH3Yii
— Michael �� (@layoffmydick) October 28, 2020
— Adammclay (@Adammclay1) October 28, 2020
Wow…my step daughter tested positive and she self isolated going on 2 weeks this guy test positive and is sitting there like nothing is going on�� pic.twitter.com/ppv2NmMG7c
— 100% Mexicano (@HechoenMexico77) October 28, 2020
Justin Turner walking out to celebrate after testing positive for COVID twice pic.twitter.com/uKnO3gysJH
— sreekar (@sreekyshooter) October 28, 2020
Here’s an exclusive look at Justin Turner celebrating on the field after testing positive for COVID-19. pic.twitter.com/EvhQqFUw35
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 28, 2020
Don’t get me wrong. If someone deserves to celebrate, that’s Justin Turner. The Dodgers have been through hell to win their 7th World Series pennant and they’re all responsible, full-grown men who are aware of the consequences of their actions.
Then again, this shouldn’t haven’t even happened in the first place. How was a player with an inconclusive test there to begin with? What if the Tampa Bay Rays had won yesterday and the league had multiple positive tests ahead of Game 7? Fortunately, Turner is currently asymptomatic and hopefully, he’ll be recovered in no time, but everybody should’ve known better.
