Justin Turner Signs with Boston Red Sox
2-Year, $21.7 Million Contract
Boston, Massachusetts
The Boston Red Sox have signed third baseman Justin Turner to a two-year, $21.7 million contract, according to multiple sources. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the first season. Turner, 38, spent the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he was a key member of the team's success. He is a three-time All-Star and has won a Silver Slugger Award and a Gold Glove Award. The Red Sox have been looking for a third baseman since trading away Rafael Devers to the Chicago Cubs in December. Turner is expected to fill that role and provide the team with a veteran presence in the infield. Turner's signing is the latest in a series of moves by the Red Sox to improve their team for the 2023 season. The team has also signed shortstop Trevor Story and outfielder Masataka Yoshida. The Red Sox are hoping that the additions of Turner, Story, and Yoshida will help them compete for a World Series title in 2023. The team has not won a World Series since 2018.
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