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Turner was third on the Pink Sox in homers and second in RBIs in 2023.
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Justin Turner declined his participant possibility for 2024 and can grow to be a free agent, the Pink Sox introduced Friday.
Turner nonetheless has the choice to signal with Boston, however for now, he’ll check the market and assess his choices for subsequent season. Negotiating with Turner could grow to be the primary activity for newly-hired Pink Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
The 2023 season didn’t present many constructive developments for Boston. Turner’s regular presence offensively, although, was a welcome shock. The 38-year-old completed second on the workforce in RBIs (96) and third in house runs (23). He did so whereas boasting the second highest batting common of all Pink Sox (.279).
Turner can be useful for Boston if he chooses to return in 2024. His dependability and worth as a frontrunner can be essential, particularly if the Pink Sox subject a younger roster subsequent season. A 15-year MLB veteran with as a lot upside as Turner confirmed in 2023 doesn’t come round typically.
On high of his offensive prowess, Turner crammed spots within the infield when wanted. He proved he may very well be a strong first baseman if he can’t stay a chosen hitter for the Pink Sox.
Nevertheless, the clock is ticking on Turner’s profession, and he could also be searching for one other World Sequence earlier than hanging up his cleats. If that’s his mindset, leaving Boston will in all probability enhance his possibilities.
Wherever Turner lands subsequent season, he exceeded expectations with the Pink Sox. He additionally appears to have performed his approach right into a pay elevate, as he’ll possible command greater than the $6.7 million he was set to earn had he accepted his participant possibility in Boston.
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