Justin Turner powers up but Mariners fall short
by Chris Schommer | Mariners Correspondent | Sun, Sep 1st 9:21am EDT
Justin Turner went 3-for-5 in the Mariners' 5-4 loss to the Angels, smashing two home runs and driving in two runs.
Fantasy Impact:
This performance highlighted Turner's power potential, which has been somewhat sporadic throughout the season. With his season batting average lingering around .251 and now totaling nine home runs, Turner's ability to contribute significantly in the power categories is evident, yet inconsistent. Fantasy managers should view Turner as a potential source of RBI and occasional home runs, but his fluctuating production levels and lack of speed on the bases limit his appeal to deeper mixed and AL-only formats. His solid wOBA indicates some underlying skill, but at this stage, expectations should be tempered with realism about his sporadic output.
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