The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Justin Turner on the disabled list with a right groin injury.

Manny Machado will move from shortstop to third base until Turner returns to the field. He has made all 99 of his starts this season at short, but he won Gold Gloves at third in 2013 and 2015 with the Baltimore Orioles.

"It just made sense to do it, with where we were and what he could give us," Dave Roberts said. "When you lose a player of J.T.'s caliber, [it hurts]. But to replace him with Manny and not compromise your defense, it's big for us.

"First and foremost, Manny was traded here to be a shortstop. We understand that. But the conversation I had with Manny last night was easy and one that I anticipated. He wanted to do whatever it was to help the ballclub and help us win. I know he sees himself as a shortstop, as do we. But with Justin on the DL, it makes a lot of sense for him to play third. I can't say enough about Manny and his willingness to do whatever we need for the ballclub."