Justin Turner declined his player option for 2024 and will become a free agent, the Red Sox announced Friday.
Turner still has the option to sign with Boston, but for now, he’ll test the market and assess his options for next season. Negotiating with Turner may become the first task for newly-hired Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow.
The 2023 season didn’t provide many positive developments for Boston. Turner’s steady presence offensively, though, was a welcome surprise. The 38-year-old finished second on the team in RBIs (96) and third in home runs (23).