Justin Turner discusses the importance of growing and improving each game in Spring Training, the energy he feels from the 2025 Cubs team, and more

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The Chicago Cubs made a strategic move in signing veteran infielder Justin Turner, and his latest comments confirm precisely why he was the right fit for the team. While many fans initially hoped for a reunion with Anthony Rizzo,

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The Chicago Cubs have finalized their $6 million, one-year contract with Justin Turner. The 40-year-old Turner went through workouts with the team Thursday before its opening game of spring training.

The Cubs designated outfielder Alexander Canario for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Turner.

Cubs staff, fans, and members of the press watch Chicago Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga throw in a live batting practice during spring training at Sloan Park on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

With the lineup mostly set (Assuming Shaw wins the third base job), we should focus our attention more on the bench. Things were a bit clearer before the Cubs signed Justin Turner, but now, with him and backup catcher Carson Kelly, it only leaves two spots between Alexander Canario, Jon Berti, and Vidal Brujan.

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Turner played for the Mets from 2010-14 and was on the cusp of becoming a dominant hitter when the Mets non-tendered him and he signed a minor-league deal with the Dodgers, where he became an everyday player and one of the MLB’s most productive middle-of-the-lineup bats.

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Notes: Manager Craig Counsell spoke glowingly of Gage Workman's first spring-training game as a Cub, and Justin Turner hit in a simulated game.