Veteran infielder and designated hitter Justin Turner agreed to a two-year take care of the Boston Crimson Sox on Sunday, in accordance with a number of experiences.
The deal, which is reportedly price about $22 million, has not been confirmed by the membership.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had a $16 million membership choice for Turner for the 2023 season however declined it and paid him a $2 million buyout.
Veteran infielder hitter Justin Turner reportedly agreed to a two-year take care of the Crimson Sox
It was no secret the Crimson Sox had been on the lookout for a right-handed bat after shedding Xander Bogaerts (Padres) and J.D. Martinez (Dodgers) in free company.
With Rafael Devers entrenched at third base, Turner, 38, will possible function the Crimson Sox’s designated hitter and substitute J.D. Martinez, who signed a one-year take care of the Dodgers earlier this week.
Nevertheless, Turner additionally may see a while at first base, a place the place he has made 25 profession begins. Rookie Triston Casas, a left-handed hitter, is projected to be Boston’s beginning first baseman however Turner may see time at first towards some lefties.
The 2-time All-Star hit .278 with 13 dwelling runs and 81 RBIs in 128 video games within the 2022 season
A two-time All-Star, Turner hit .278 with 13 dwelling runs and 81 RBIs in 128 video games in 2022.
Over 9 seasons with the Dodgers, Turner hit .296 with 156 homers and 574 RBIs and was an integral a part of their 2020 World Collection championship. He hit .320 within the Fall Traditional that 12 months.
Turner has batted .289 with 164 homers and 663 RBIs in 14 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles (2009-10), New York Mets (2010-13) and Dodgers (2014-22).
