Mets place Turner on DL
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The New York Mets placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain.
The injury occurred during the third inning of Monday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
With two outs in the frame and Rob Johnson on second, Turner hit a single to right that saw Johnson held at third. Turner, though, was caught up between first and second and was eventually tagged out by Jimmy Rollins during a brief run-down. As Rollins applied the tag to Turner's back, he planted his right foot awkwardly on first base.
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He immediately fell to the ground in obvious pain and eventually had to be helped off the field.
In addition, the Mets recalled pitcher Chris Schwinden from Triple-A Buffalo, purchased the contract of infielder Omar Quintanilla from Buffalo and designated pitcher Manny Acosta for assignment.