On Monday afternoon, the Seattle Mariners traded for veteran first baseman/DH Justin Turner, who has been playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.Per Daniel Kramer of MLB.com:"They’re in a dogfight. It will be exciting to go out and be a part of it, to help them make a playoff run. I know the Mariners haven’t won the division in quite some time, so I’m hoping I can be a piece that helps them with that.""They’re in a dogfight.
He figures to play first base with Tyler Locklear potentially being sent back to the minor leagues for more seasoning. This is Turner's 16th year in the big leagues with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Dodgers, Boston Red Sox and . He's a lifetime .286 hitter who has made two All-Star Games. He also won a World Series ring with the 2020 Dodgers and will help the M's in the veteran leadership department.Related Stories on Seattle Mariners: The Mariners officially said goodbye to Ty France on social media after he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds.Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto spoke on Sunday to MLB Network Radio about what the team needs at the trade deadline.