When the Los Angeles Dodgers won their first World Series since 1988, the final out was recorded without any franchise stalwarts — Kenley Jansen, Clayton Kershaw and Justin Turner — on the field.
Kershaw appearing in Game 6 wasn’t considered likely, and Jansen remained in the bullpen as Julio Urias was dominant in yet another postseason relief appearance. Meanwhile, Turner was taken out at the start of the eighth inning.
There wasn’t a reason given and it later was reported his removal was due to a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) test. That required Edwin Rios to take over at third base in a situation he couldn’t have anticipated.