Justin Turner issued an apology on Friday for his actions after testing positive for COVID-19 during the World Series, and MLB has closed its investigation without taking any disciplinary action.

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Turner was notified of his positive test and was removed from the Dodgers¡¯ World Series Game 6 clincher against the Rays. After the game, Turner left isolation, returned to the field to celebrate with his teammates and posed for the team photo without a mask.

Commissioner Rob Manfred wrote that the investigation ¡°helped put in context¡± Turner¡¯s actions, citing teammates¡¯ encouragement for Turner to join the celebration, on-field miscommunication with officials and MLB¡¯s failure to assign a security detail to assure Turner¡¯s compliance. Manfred also commended Turner¡¯s exemplary conduct prior to the incident.

¡°With this in mind, I am closing this matter by applauding Justin for accepting responsibility, apologizing and making a commitment to set a positive example going forward,¡± Manfred wrote.

Turner¡¯s apology included an explanation of his actions during and after the game, including taking responsibility for removing his mask.

¡°In hindsight, I should have waited until the field was clear of others to take that photo with my wife,¡± Turner wrote. ¡°I sincerely apologize to everyone on the field for failing to appreciate the risks of returning to the field. I have spoken with almost every teammate, coach, and staff member, and my intentions were never to make anyone uncomfortable or put anyone at further risk.¡±

Dodgers president Stan Kasten wrote that the events surrounding Turner ¡°unfolded rapidly and chaotically, and were ultimately regrettable.¡± Kasten wrote that ¡°no player was more instrumental in allowing the Dodgers to overcome the adversity created by the pandemic than Justin Turner¡± for the example he set regarding the establishing and following of safety protocols that allowed the season to be completed.

Turner, 36 later this month, became a free agent after the game.