While Justin Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers were able to extend their relationship this past offseason, the free agency process took longer than most anticipated for the 36-year-old.
Turner did not agree to terms on a new contract with the Dodgers until the middle of February, just a couple of weeks before the team’s first Spring Training game.
He reportedly sought a four-year deal before settling on a two-year pact that includes a team option for 2023. The new contract ensures he’ll remain in L.A. through at least his age-37 season.
During a recent appearance on “The Chris Rose Rotation,” Turner noted he was proud to receive a multi-year contract, mostly because it sets the bar for similar players who become free agents in the future:
“That’s a stigma around baseball and that was something that was important to me this (past) offseason going into free agency.