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Former Blue Jays slugger Justin Turner announces his decision regarding retirement
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Former Toronto Blue Jays slugger Justin Turner seems to not be ready to hang up his cleats just yet as he is once again looking for a new contract.
Turner is not the only older former Blue Jay that is looking to keep the dream alive as Max Scherzer has also stated that he does not plan on retiring this season and wants to continue playing.
Justin Turner wants to continue playing and does not plan on retiring
Despite being in the MLB since 2009 and having a World Series ring to go along with two all-star appearances, Turner does not want to give up on his MLB dreams just yet as he believes he can still help a team win some games.
Turner was at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas this week and told reporter Jon Heyman that he wants to continuing to play this season as he will be looking for a new contract this winter.
Justin Turner, who is attending the MLB's GM meetings in Las Vegas this week, «would love to keep playing,» as per the New York Post's Jon Heyman. -Laskaris
During his short time with the Blue Jays, Turner proved to still be a useful player as he finished with a .254 batting average to go along with 76 hits, 6 home runs and 31 RBIs before being traded at the deadline to the Seattle Mariners.
In 89 games with the Blue Jays, the 40-year-old hit .254 with 76 hits, six home runs, 31 RBIs, and 37 runs scored in 2024. -Laskaris
In 2025, Turner played for the Chicago Cubs after signing a one year deal and ended up with a .219 batting average, 3 home runs and 18 RBIs in 80 games played which saw a clear decline in his numbers.
It certainly will not be easy for Turner to land a new major league deal with the numbers he put up this past season.
Even though Turner does not want to retire, he might end up being forced into retirement if no one ends up offering him a contract throughout the winter.
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