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Red Sox finalize deal with veteran infielder Justin Turner<\/strong> This afternoon. Initial reports of the deal, agreed in December, were a bit volatile.<\/p>\n The New York Post’s Jon Heyman revealed the details this afternoon (on Twitter<\/a>). Officially he has a two-year guarantee of $21.7 million and an average annual value of him $10.85 million. The contract also includes incentives of up to $1 million if he reaches 560 plate appearances. As previously reported, Turner will have the opportunity to opt out after his 2023 campaign.<\/p>\n Vayner Sports clients are expected to make $8.3 million in salaries this year. At the end of the season, he must decide between a $13.4MM player his option or a $6.7MM buyout and return to his agency for free. This hefty buyout means Turner could earn his $15 million a season if he opts out, giving him a financial edge on the open market with just over $6.7 million. can do. If he matches or surpasses the 532 at-bats he batted .278\/.350\/.438 during his final season with the Dodgers, he should be able to beat that number fairly easily.<\/p>\n The two-time All-Star spent his first years as a role player with the Orioles and Mets before spending nine seasons in Southern California.he took to twitter<\/a> After officially putting pen to paper with Boston tonight, I want to thank the Dodgers organization and its fans.<\/p>\n When Rafael Devers<\/strong> When Triston Casas <\/strong>Placed in corner infield, Turner looks likely to spend a significant amount of time as a designated hitter in 2023. JD Martinez<\/strong>happened to land in Los Angeles on a one-year free agency deal.<\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n