Blue Jays deal Justin Turner to Mariners ahead of MLB trade deadline

By: The Canadian Press Posted: 3:55 PM CDT Monday, Jul. 29, 2024 Last Modified: 4:18 PM CDT Monday, Jul. 29, 2024

TORONTO - Justin Turner is heading west.

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TORONTO - Justin Turner is heading west.

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TORONTO – Justin Turner is heading west.

The Toronto Blue Jays dealt the veteran infielder/designated hitter to the Seattle Mariners on Monday for outfield prospect RJ Schreck.

The 39-year-old Turner signed with Toronto for one season at US$13 million back in January.

Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Turner exchanges words with Texas Rangers pitcher Jose Urena at the end of second inning American League MLB baseball action in Toronto on July 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

But despite high hopes coming into 2024, the disappointing Jays are sellers ahead of Tuesday’s 6 p.m. trade deadline.

The club has also shipped reliever Yimi Garcia to the Seattle Mariners, catcher Danny Jansen to the Boston Red Sox and reliever Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs in recent days.

Entering play Monday, Turner was batting .257 with six home runs and 31 RBIs in 90 games this season.