LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers battle the Mets in the middle game of their weekend series, and will do so with Justin Turner sitting on the bench to start the game, continuing an effort to manage his workload trying to keep the infielder healthy and productive all season.
Turner has been arguably the Dodgers' best hitter this season, hitting .314/.390/.567 with 14 doubles and 11 home runs in 70 games and 218 plate appearances.
But Alberto Callaspo starts at third base on Saturday against the right-handed Matt Harvey and the Mets.