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ST PETERSBURG, FL – MARCH 31: Justin Turner #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds third base after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on March 31, 2024 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays had their season come to an end on September 27 when they beat the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 5-1.
They finished with a win, but did not qualify to make the 2026 MLB playoffs just one year after their magical run to Game 7 of the World Series.
Ex-Blue Jays Star Left MLB With Over $130 Million
GettyJustin Turner #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Seattle Mariners during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 9, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
With their season over, it’s worth taking a look at Justin Turner.
The former Blue Jays player spent this past season playing in Mexico for Toros de Tijuana.
MLB.com wrote (on April 24): “Toros de Tijuana signed free agent 1B Justin Turner.”
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It’s worth noting that Turner left the MLB with over $132 million in career earnings (h/t Spotrac).
Looking At Turner’s Toronto Stint
GettyJustin Turner #2 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches his home run against the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 17, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Turner spent part of one season playing for the Blue Jays (2024).
He batted .256 with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 91 games.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic wrote (on January 31, 2024): “Bonuses in Justin Turner’s one-year, $13M deal with TOR: $125K each for 500, 525, 550 and 575 plate apearances. $250K each for 600, 625 and 650. (Turner had 626 last season). $150K for 120 days on active roster, $100K for 150 days. Plus, others based on awards…”
Bonuses in Justin Turner’s one-year, $13M deal with TOR:
$125K each for 500, 525, 550 and 575 plate apearances. $250K each for 600, 625 and 650. (Turner had 626 last season).
$150K for 120 days on active roster, $100K for 150 days.
Plus, others based on awards…
The Blue Jays traded Turner to the Seattle Mariners during the middle of that season.
MLB.com wrote (on July 29, 2024): “Toronto Blue Jays traded 3B Justin Turner and cash to Seattle Mariners for OF RJ Schreck.”
Looking At Turner’s Other Stops In The MLB
GettyLos Angeles Dodgers Justin Turner (10) wears a cap paying tribute to legendary broadcaster Vin Scully with a special pre-game ceremony prior to the game against the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA.
Turner played 17 total seasons at the MLB level.
He was picked in the 7th round of the 2006 MLB Draft.
The 2020 World Series Champion is most known for his nine-year run with the Dodgers that saw him make two All-Star Games.
GettyJustin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Turner also had stints with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs.
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