The World Series hadn’t seen anything quite like it in what was the most extraordinary of finales that posed as many questions as it did talking points.
However, he did eventually return to the field to celebrate, hugging his teammates, posing for photos with the roster and at times not wearing a mask, which has led to both the 35-year-old third baseman and the Dodgers organization coming in for criticism. « I don’t think there was anyone that was going to stop him from going out [onto the field], » Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers president of baseball operations, told reporters after the game. Friedman added that Turner had been careful not to mingle with those he « hadn’t already been in contact with, » but said he didn’t keep an eye on him during the post-game celebrations. « If there are people around him without masks, that’s not good optics at all, » Friedman said, adding that he was « not sure » if the Dodgers would be able to travel back to Los Angeles from their bubble in Texas. In a statement, the MLB said Turner « chose to disregard the agreed-upon joint protocols and the instructions he was given regarding the safety and protection of others.
