The Los Angeles Dodgers won a World Series and signed Trevor Bauer, but they are still trying to re-sign Justin Turner, and it turns out he has received offers from multiple teams.
Star 3B Justin Turner has multiyear offers from at least the incumbent champion Dodgers and the Brewers. His hometown Dodgers are naturally seen as the favorite but Milwaukee is said hopeful. Mets, Jays and Braves are among others linked to JT but seem less likely for now.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 13, 2021
Turner won a title with the Dodgers in October, and unfortunately missed the majority of Game 7 after testing positive for COVID-19. They want him back, and Turner wants to be back, but other teams have also inquired about the services of the talented third baseman.
He's been a huge part of the success for the Dodgers, but after they spent a whole lot of money on Bauer, they might not be as willing to throw a big-money deal at Turner, who turns 37 years old in November.
The Brewers are the other team in the race to sign Turner, and the New York Mets also have interest in their ex-player.
The Dodgers are looking to repeat again after a thrilling seven-game World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays, and bringing back Turner would be huge for this team.
His best season was in 2016 when he had 27 homers and 90 RBI and he was named an All-Star in 2017 and was a huge part of their playoff success.
The National League West looks a lot tougher than it did last year, thanks to the San Diego Padres going all-in and acquiring Blake Snell and Yu Darvish to bolster their rotation.
Still, the Dodgers just won a title a few months back and added the National League Cy Young award winner in Bauer.
The fact that Turner has yet to sign with the Dodgers could be a concern, and with spring training and the start of the year right around the corner, he should sign soon enough. Of course, whether it's with the Dodgers or Brewers remains to be seen.
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