Justin Turner
There are really only two options for veteran infielder Justin Turner — re-sign with the Dodgers or retire. Turner has been one of the faces of LA baseball since joining the Dodgers back in ’14. Though he’s steadily declined each year, Turner hit .278 last season thanks to a scorching hot .319 AVG over the second-half of the season. He has shown to be extremely susceptible to velocity in his advanced age, and NL pitchers have attacked him in the playoffs with this knowledge. It may turn out to be a situation where Turner sits a bit more often in ’23 whenever a tough matchup takes the mound. His leadership in the clubhouse will be invaluable for the development of Los Angeles’ young talent.
Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers
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