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Former All-Star Justin Turner Boosts Tijuana Toros with Homer

5/15/2026

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Former MLB All-Star Justin Turner (41) signed with the Tijuana Toros after receiving no MLB offers.
In his first month he posted a 1.031 OPS, helping the Toros maintain first place.
On Tuesday he hit a two-run home run on an 0-2 count, prompting mascot Torín and fans to celebrate.
Team president Omar Canizales Soto said Turner’s presence draws league attention and may encourage more foreign players.

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Former MLB All-Star Justin Turner (41) signed with the Tijuana Toros after receiving no MLB offers.
In his first month he posted a 1.031 OPS, helping the Toros maintain first place.
On Tuesday he hit a two-run home run on an 0-2 count, prompting mascot Torín and fans to celebrate.
Team president Omar Canizales Soto said Turner’s presence draws league attention and may encourage more foreign players.