Jays agree to terms with designated hitter Justin Turner on 1-year deal, source says

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with designated hitter Justin Turner, a baseball source confirmed Tuesday.

The 39-year-old Turner hit .276 with 23 homers and 96 RBIs last season for the Boston Red Sox.

He declined his US$13.4-million player option with the team and received a $6.7-million buyout instead.

Turner served as DH for most of the year but also spent some time in the infield, mostly at first base.