Mariners Acquire 39-Year-Old Justin Turner from Blue Jays for RJ Schreck

Jul 29, 2024, 08:04 PM

The Seattle Mariners have acquired veteran infielder Justin Turner from the Toronto Blue Jays. The trade, confirmed by multiple sources, sees the Blue Jays receiving AA outfielder RJ Schreck, ranked 29th on the Mariners prospect list, in return. Turner, who is 39 years old and most probably a rental, has been performing well this season with a 109 wRC+ over 348 plate appearances. Schreck, a 24-year-old outfielder recently promoted to Double-A, has shown promise with a .261 batting average and an .865 OPS in 78 games at high-A. Turner was pulled from the Blue Jays game against the Orioles in the second inning, signaling the impending trade. This move aims to bolster the Mariners' lineup, which has been lacking in on-base percentage and contact rate.