During his time in Los Angeles, Turner developed a reputation as one of the National League’s most productive hitters. While past his prime, the 38-year-old player proved that he is still a strong performer, as he batted .278/.350/.438 with 13 home runs and 81 RBIs in 128 games last season.

Since arriving at the Dodgers, Turner re-signed with the team on two separate occasions. The first came in 2016 when he closed a four-year, $64 million deal as a free agent. Before the 2021 season, Turner inked a two-year, $32 million contract with a club option for 2023.

Instead of paying an additional $16 million to cover Turner’s salary this season, the Dodgers instead chose to fork out $2 million to buy out his contract.

Turner will join a team that is desperately looking to improve its fortunes after finding itself at the foot of the American League East division last year.

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Turner has been Los Angeles’ primary third baseman for the past seven seasons, transforming himself into one of the game’s best and most consistent hitters after a disappointing beginning to his career with the Orioles and Mets.

The Southern California native, a 2017 NL All-Star and the owner of a career .292 batting average, was up to his old tricks with the Dodgers in 2020. In 42 games, Turner batted .307 with a .400 on-base percentage, to go with 4 home runs and 23 RBIs. He was a key part of the team’s postseason success, as well, batting .250 with 3 home runs, including 2 in the Dodgers’ World Series triumph over the Rays.

While there was some speculation that Turner could sign with a team like the NL rival Atlanta Braves, it turns out that he is set to spend his next two seasons as he has for the better part of the last decade, manning the hot corner for one of the best teams in the game.

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During his time in Los Angeles, Turner developed a reputation as one of the National League’s most productive hitters. While past his prime, the 38-year-old player proved that he is still a strong performer, as he batted .278/.350/.438 with 13 home runs and 81 RBIs in 128 games last season.

Since arriving at the Dodgers, Turner re-signed with the team on two separate occasions. The first came in 2016 when he closed a four-year, $64 million deal as a free agent. Before the 2021 season, Turner inked a two-year, $32 million contract with a club option for 2023.

Instead of paying an additional $16 million to cover Turner’s salary this season, the Dodgers instead chose to fork out $2 million to buy out his contract.

Turner will join a team that is desperately looking to improve its fortunes after finding itself at the foot of the American League East division last year.

The post Justin Turner Closes Two-Year Deal With Red Sox appeared first on yoursportspot.com.

Turner has been Los Angeles’ primary third baseman for the past seven seasons, transforming himself into one of the game’s best and most consistent hitters after a disappointing beginning to his career with the Orioles and Mets.

The Southern California native, a 2017 NL All-Star and the owner of a career .292 batting average, was up to his old tricks with the Dodgers in 2020. In 42 games, Turner batted .307 with a .400 on-base percentage, to go with 4 home runs and 23 RBIs. He was a key part of the team’s postseason success, as well, batting .250 with 3 home runs, including 2 in the Dodgers’ World Series triumph over the Rays.

While there was some speculation that Turner could sign with a team like the NL rival Atlanta Braves, it turns out that he is set to spend his next two seasons as he has for the better part of the last decade, manning the hot corner for one of the best teams in the game.

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