In not so shocking news, Trea Turner has officially declined the Dodgers qualifying offer of $19.65 million and will remain a free agent. Turner was expected to make huge money this offseason and the Dodgers will now enter a bidding war with other teams expected to offer Turner contracts in the $300 million range.
The talents that Turner brought to the Dodgers this season can’t be understated, and it’s clear his value is seen across the entire league. Turner may look to the East Coast once again, which he has been open to returning to, but this doesn’t immediately rule out the Dodgers to bring him back.