Turner back in Blue Jays lineup, Guerrero Jr. starts at 3B vs. Mariners

Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Turner plays during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Justin Turner will be back in the Toronto Blue Jays starting lineup Sunday against the Seattle Mariners after missing the last four games.

Turner was reinstated from the paternity list on Saturday, but did not appear in the Blue Jays’ 5-4 win. Turner last played on July 2 against the Houston Astros.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will start the game at third base, marking the third time this season he’s lined up at the hot corner. His last start at third came on June 4 against the Baltimore Orioles.

Turner, 39, is slashing .250/.359/.375 with five home runs, 15 doubles and 27 RBIs after signing a one-year contract with Toronto this off-season.

The two-time all-star has heated up as of late, posting a .321 average in June.

After splitting the first two games, the Blue Jays look to take the rubber match against the Mariners. Watch the Game on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 4 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. PT.

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