According to a source, the Dodgers and the future Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher agreed on a one-year deal on Thursday.
The deal was reported by The Athletic.
The one-year, $17 million contract he signed shortly after the owners' Lockout is expected to be of similar value to the one he signed. They didn't want to pressure him into making a decision earlier than he might have wanted so they decided not to extend the offer.
| Seasons | Player | Totals |
|---|---|---|
| 1969-86 | Bill Russell | 18 |
| 1909-26 | Zack Wheat | 18 |
| 2008-23 | Clayton Kershaw | 16* |
| 1966-88 | Don Sutton | 16 |
| 1947-62 | Duke Snider | 16 |
| 1943-61 | Gil Hodges | 16 |
| 1940-58 | Pee Wee Reese | 16 |
| * Including 2023 season |
While starting the All-Star Game from Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers' ace went 12-3 with a 2.28 earned run average, striking out 137 and issuing only 23 walks.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner is expected to go year to year at this point in his career, but he decided to come back for the 2023 season. The Texas Rangers, who are run by his friend, pitcher-turned-executive Chris Young, were seen as a potential threat to his re-signing with the Dodgers.
The only major league team that he has ever pitched for was the Dodgers, and he chose to return to them again.
With four starting pitchers locked in for next year, the Dodgers are in a good position to replenish their rotation in the near future. If Tyler Anderson accepts or rejects the offer, he will become a free agent.
The Dodgers did not exercise their option on Turner's contract, but are hopeful he will return in three years.
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