A Cubs star speaks out following the team’s $6 million move.
The MLB offseason has been hectic for the Chicago Cubs. Chicago was able to acquire three-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in exchange for 2019 National League MVP Cody Bellinger, who was traded to the New York Yankees. Tucker, a left-handed slugger, avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million contract after being acquired by Chicago in a trade with the Houston Astros. The Cubs have completed their roster well
in advance of the 2025 Major League Baseball season, adding free agency starting pitcher Matthew Boyd following his comeback with the Cleveland Guardians. Justin Turner, a seasoned right-handed batter, was signed by the club on Tuesday for $6 million (per MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian). INF/DH Cubs According to many reports, including @MLBNetwork insider @JonHeyman, Justin Turner agreed to a deal. pic.twitter.
com/I2ivdoyoTS — MLB (@MLB) February 18, 2025 Before being traded to the Seattle Mariners at the deadline, Turner started the previous season with the Toronto Blue Jays and made 91 appearances. Turner, a 16-year MLB veteran, made his major league debut in 2009 with the Baltimore Orioles before landing his first long-term contract with the.
New York Mets from 2010–2013. Turner made 301 appearances for New York before entering free agency in 2013 and joining the Dodgers, a move that would alter the course of his career. The Southern California native, who spent nine seasons in Los Angeles, equaled Max Muncy and Corey Seager as the team’s all-time leader in playoff hits,
RBI, and home runs. Justin Turner (2), a first baseman for the Seattle Mariners, thanks the fans during the Los Angeles Dodgers game. It is the property of Kirby Lee-Imagn Images. Cubs star shortstop Dansby Swanson expressed his thoughts after learning that the organization had signed Turner. Swanson stated, “He’s someone from whom we can truly learn a lot.” “Based solely on his expertise, he is an absolute pro at what he does. That will have a significant effect on this group. “He’s someone that we can really learn a lot from … he’s just such a pro at what he does.”
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