Newly signed Justin Turner excited to join Blue Jays squad with ‘a lot of talent;

TORONTO — Justin Turner says it’s hard to wrap your head around playing for an entire country, but he’s looking forward to getting a chance with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Turner talked to reporters on a video call for his first comments since signing US$13 million, one-year contract with the Blue Jays.

He says he had a front-row view of the Blue Jays last season as a member of the division-rival Boston Red Sox, and he admired the team’s starting pitching.

He also said Toronto’s offence has a lot of talent despite some of its hitters having a “down year” in 2023.