Justin Turner Agrees To Terms With Dodgers

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Updated: January 16, 2016

According to Jon Heyman of the MLB Network the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year 5.1 million dollar deal to avoid arbitration with Justin Turner.

Justin turner, dodgers agree at $5.1M

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 15, 2016

The Los Angeles Dodgers also confirmed the news.

Today, the #Dodgers agreed to a one-year contracts with Kenley Jansen, Justin Turner, Yasmani Grandal and Luis Avilan, avoiding arbitration.

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 15, 2016

Turner is a former 7th round pick of the Cincinnati Reds back in 2006. He has spent time with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, and the Dodgers throughout his career.

Last season Turner had one of his best seasons as a pro playing in 126 games. He hit .294 with 26 doubles for the Dodgers. He also hit a career high 16 home runs to go along with 60 RBI’s.

Los Angeles made a flurry of moves to avoid arbitration with some of their key guys over the last few days. They are looking to win the NL West Crown once again with a few new faces.

Turner will be a rotational piece for Los Angeles next year and he can play everywhere in the field.

As more information surfaces on the Dodgers and their offseason moves we will keep you up to date.

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