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The Boston Red Sox have their J.D. Martinez replacement.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is signing with the Red Sox on a two-year, $22 million deal, according to ESPN's Joon Lee and Jeff Passan. Turner is expected to be Boston's primary designated hitter while occasionally filling in at first base with Rafael Devers at third.
Turner's deal includes a player option after the 2023 season.
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Turner is entering his age 38 season. The two-time All-Star has spent his last nine seasons with the Dodgers, helping them to a World Series title in 2020.
Last season with L.A., Turner posted a .278/.350/.438 slash line with 13 homers and 81 RBI.
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The Red Sox and Dodgers essentially have swapped DHs over the last two days. Martinez signed a one-year, $10 million contract with Los Angeles on Saturday.