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Cubs Decline Turner's Option, Sign Pitcher Colin Rea

11/7/2025

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  • The Chicago Cubs declined Justin Turner's $10 million mutual option, making him a free agent with a $2 million buyout.
  • Turner, who turns 41 on November 23, batted .219 with three homers and 18 RBIs in 80 games.
  • Over 17 seasons, he has a .283 average with 201 home runs and 832 RBIs.
  • On the same day, the Cubs signed right-handed pitcher Colin Rea to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.