The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a contract with free agent infielder Justin Turner, who spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners.

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Free agent Justin Turner has agreed to a $6 million, one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. Turner spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners; the contract will be finalized pending a physical.

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The Chicago Cubs made a free agency splash on Tuesday morning, signing 40-year-old infielder Justin Turner on a one-year deal. Turner is a 16-year veteran and most recently spent time with the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners last season,

In addition to more money, it’s also possible that another team offered Turner a starting role, which he is unlikely to receive with the Cubs. He is expected to back up rookie Matt Shaw at third base, help left-handed slugger Michael Busch at first base and mix in to the designated hitter rotation when Seiya Suzuki plays the outfield.

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Chicago acquired Tucker in a trade wit the Houston Astros, and the left-handed slugger avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $16.5 million contract. Also signing free agent starting pitcher Matthew Boyd after his resurgence with the Cleveland Guardians, the Cubs have rounded out their roster nicely before the 2025 MLB season.

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The Chicago Cubs are in that situation, as they have a few positions with a guy or two ready to go. That includes first base with youngster Michael Busch, who isn't only on one of the best contracts in Major League Baseball but looks like a future star.

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Alex Bregman is expected to sign with either the Cubs, Red Sox or Tigers, leaving the Blue Jays out of the picture as spring training gets underway.