Justin Turner Stats

The Boston Red Sox and free-agent third baseman Justin Turner agreed to a two-year deal worth just under $22 million on Sunday, according to sources. The 38-year-old Turner is expected to spend most of his time at designated hitter or first base with Rafael Devers locked in at the hot corner. It's an end of an era for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Turner had spent the last nine years in LA. Turner will help make up for the loss of J.D. Martinez, who ironically signed with the Dodgers on Saturday. Turner's power was way down in his final season with the Blue, as he posted just 13 home runs and a .438 slugging percentage in 128 games. He lands in a good environment at Fenway Park and in the hitter-friendly American League East, but fantasy managers should expect more diminished power along with a useful average and on-base percentage.

over 1 month ago

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't ruled out re-signing third baseman Justin Turner, even after adding slugger J.D. Martinez on Saturday. Other possibilities for Turner include the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins. The New York Post's Jon Heyman also reports that the Boston Red Sox are heavily in the mix for Turner, along with a couple other players. Turner has been seeking a two-year deal and should sign somewhere soon. The Red Sox would obviously be looking to replace some of Martinez's production on offense. The 38-year-old Turner had his $16 million option for 2023 declined by the Dodgers, making him a free agent after he hit just 13 home runs last year -- his lowest total since 2014 in a full season. The two-time All-Star still has excellent plate discipline and on-base prowess, but he's clearly headed toward the tail end of his career.

over 1 month ago

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins, are among around half a dozen teams that are in on free-agent third baseman Justin Turner. The 38-year-old veteran slugger became a free agent when the Dodgers declined his $16 million option for the 2023 season. Turner can still hit and get on base at a solid clip, but his power numbers took a noticeable dip after he slugged 27 long balls in his second All-Star campaign in 2021. In 128 games played for the Dodgers last season, Turner slashed .278/.350/.438 with 13 home runs, 81 RBI, 61 runs scored and three stolen bases. A return to LA, where he's spent the last nine years of his career, is not out of the question. At the tail end of his career, Turner is probably best suited as a full-time designated hitter.

over 1 month ago