Former Dodgers fan favorite Justin Turner is set to continue his career in the Mexican League, signing with Toros de Tijuana for the 2026 season. Coverage of the move says Turner is determined to keep playing and has aligned with the club after exploring options to return to Major League Baseball.
Multiple outlets report that MLB teams decline to offer Turner a minor-league contract. With that path unavailable, he turns to Mexico as an alternative. Yahoo Sports and the New York Post both describe Turner’s reaction to the next chapter and highlight his presence and performance, including references to his batting against the Chicago Cubs.
While the outlets agree on the outcome—Turner joining Toros de Tijuana in 2026—they differ only in emphasis and framing. The New York Post foregrounds Turner’s connection to winning and celebrates the move more prominently, while Yahoo Sports focuses more on the process of how MLB opportunities did not materialize before he secured the Mexican League spot. Both accounts treat the signing as a continuation of Turner’s playing career rather than a retirement or coaching transition.
