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Dodgers send Justin Turner (groin) to DL, call up Alex Verdugo

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed third baseman Justin Turner on the 10-day disabled list Monday with a right groin strain and recalled outfielder Alex Verdugo.

With Turner on the disabled list, newly acquired All-Star Manny Machado will be the team's everyday third baseman, according to manager Dave Roberts.

While Machado prefers shortstop, Roberts said he's on board with this as a short-term move.

Turner went 1-for-2 with an RBI double Sunday in Milwaukee, his first start since the All-Star break, but was removed before the bottom of the third with right groin tightness.