MLB Rumors: Justin Turner and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a one year deal, per multiple reports. Per Jon Morosi, the deal is for $13 million, with $1.5 million in potential bonuses.
The 39 year old Turner was someone whose name was occasionally bandied about as a possible fit for the Rangers, who would have been able to utilize him as a DH who could also play all the infield positions except shortstop if needed. However, that’s basically the same role that Ezequiel Duran currently fills, and unless the Rangers were to deal Duran — something I’ve been expecting to happen for about the past 15 months, and which hasn’t to date — that would make the fit for someone like Turner less workable.