Justin Turner and Kenley Jansen: Buying and Selling the Latest Offs... rotoballer.com Wed 12/21/22 8:00 AM

Even though the Winter Meetings are now behind us, there's still plenty of offseason left when it comes to baseball news and rumors -; especially with a number of the offseason's top free agents still without a team. And that's all without mentioning potential trades as there hasn't been an overabundance of deals made so far. The reports and rumors of free agent interest and trade interest, combined with actual free agent signings and trades, will continue to have significant ramifications for ...

Justin Turner Agrees With Red Sox rotoballer.com Sun 12/18/22 10:04 PM

The Boston Red Sox and free-agent third baseman Justin Turner agreed to a two-year deal worth just under $22 million on Sunday, according to sources. The 38-year-old Turner is expected to spend most of his time at designated hitter or first base with Rafael Devers locked in at the hot corner. It's an end of an era for the Los Angeles Dodgers, as Turner had spent the last nine years in LA. Turner will help make up for the loss of J.D. Martinez, who ironically signed with the Dodgers on Saturday. ...

Dodgers, Red Sox In On Justin Turner rotoballer.com Sun 12/18/22 1:28 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers haven't ruled out re-signing third baseman Justin Turner, even after adding slugger J.D. Martinez on Saturday. Other possibilities for Turner include the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Miami Marlins. The New York Post's Jon Heyman also reports that the Boston Red Sox are heavily in the mix for Turner, along with a couple other players. Turner has been seeking a two-year deal and should sign somewhere soon. The Red Sox would obviously be looking to replace some of ...

Diamondbacks Looking At Justin Turner rotoballer.com Fri 12/9/22 1:09 PM

The Arizona Diamondbacks, along with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins, are among around half a dozen teams that are in on free-agent third baseman Justin Turner. The 38-year-old veteran slugger became a free agent when the Dodgers declined his $16 million option for the 2023 season. Turner can still hit and get on base at a solid clip, but his power numbers took a noticeable dip after he slugged 27 long balls in his second All-Star campaign in 2021. In 128 games played for the Dodgers ...

Dodgers, Marlins Talking To Justin Turner rotoballer.com Wed 12/7/22 1:13 AM

The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams talking to long-time Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner. The Miami Marlins have also reached out. Turner became a free agent when the Dodgers declined his 2023 option for $16 million. The 38-year-old looked more his age last year in his ninth year in LA. He still hit a respectable .278 with a .350 on-base percentage in 532 plate appearances (128 games), but his power was down considerably with only 13 home runs after clubbing 27 in 2021. Turner drove...

Dodgers Decline Justin Turner's 2023 Option rotoballer.com Thu 11/10/22 6:14 PM

The Los Angeles Dodgers declined their $16 million team option for the 2023 season on third baseman Justin Turner on Thursday, making him a free agent. The Dodgers are interested in re-signing him at a lower price, so there's a chance Turner won't leave the team he's spent the last nine years with. In 2022, the 37-year-old veteran hit a respectable .278/.350/.438 with 13 home runs, 81 RBI, 61 runs scored and three stolen bases in 532 plate appearances and 128 games at third base and designated ...

Justin Turner Riding Pine Again Thursday rotoballer.com Thu 9/29/22 6:10 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (leg) remains out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the division-rival San Diego Padres. Turner is dealing with an injured left leg and could be out for another few games as the Dodgers look to rest him up before the postseason. LA has already locked up the National League West and the top seed in the National League, so they have nothing left to play for heading into the final few games of the regular season. Max Muncy is starting at ...

Justin Turner Will Be Out A Few Games rotoballer.com Wed 9/28/22 11:01 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said third baseman Justin Turner (leg) would probably be out for a few days. He fouled a ball off his last week, then aggravated it again on a slide in Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres. The 37-year-old is experiencing swelling in his shin. It's unclear how many games the veteran will miss and is considered day-to-day. Turner is slashing .280/.353/.444 with 13 home runs, 81 RBI, 61 runs, and three stolen bases over 521 plate appearances in 125 ...

Justin Turner Absent From Tuesday's Lineup rotoballer.com Tue 8/23/22 9:45 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Milwaukee Brewers. After collecting a hit in four straight games, he will get the day off Tuesday. The 37-year-old is slashing .258/.330/.401 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 45 runs and three stolen bases over 406 plate appearances in 96 games in 2022. Max Muncy is starting at third base, while Trayce Thompson is batting ninth as the team's designated hitter for Tuesday's contest. Turner's next chance...

Justin Turner To Return On Tuesday rotoballer.com Tue 8/9/22 6:43 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (abdomen) has been activated from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday. He has been sidelined since July 30 due to an abdominal issue. The veteran infielder will play shortstop and bat second against right-hander Joe Ryan on Tuesday. Infielder Miguel Vargas has been optioned to the minors ahead of Tuesday's game against the Twins. Fantasy managers who are rostering Turner should make sure he's back in their lineup for Tuesday's contest.