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Amid their ongoing struggles this season, the Toronto Blue Jays are moving on from Justin Turner after trading him to the Seattle Mariners.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal first reported the trade, and the Seattle Times' Ryan Divish added that Seattle will get a minor league prospect in return.
The trade comes amid rumors that the Mariners were eyeing Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz. Now having landed Turner, Seattle making a move for Diaz seems unlikely.
Coming off three playoff appearances in the previous four years, expectations were high in Toronto for 2024.