will make roughly $22 million<\/a> on the deal that comes with an opt-out clause, according to the report. He’s expected to primarily play at first base and designated hitter with All-Star Rafael Devers manning third base in Boston.<\/p>\nTurner started his career with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets, but made his name after joining the Dodgers in 2014. A fan favorite, Turner received MVP votes in three consecutive seasons from 2016-18 and won a World Series as one of the Dodgers ‘ longest-tenured players in 2020.<\/p>\n
He made his most recent All-Star team in 2021 and rally after a slow start to finish last season slashing .278\/.350\/.438 with 13 home runs and 81 RBI. The Dodgers declined his $16 million option for 2023, but general manager Andrew Friedman described signing Turner to a new deal as a “priority” in November. The two sides apparently couldn’t reach an agreement, and Turner is now a member of the Red Sox.<\/p>\n
Turner is the latest familiar face to leave the Dodgers in an offseason that’s seen two-time All-Star Trea Turner and former NL MVP Cody Bellinger sign with new teams. The Dodgers did retain 3-time Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw on a one-year deal, but appeared to balk at a commitment to Turner with a payroll that projects as MLB’s fourth-highest next season. The Dodgers reportedly signed 35-year-old former Red Sox designated hitter JD Martinez to a one-year deal on Saturday, a day before Turner’s reported departure to Boston.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n