Justin Turner, 41-Year-Old, Dodgers Legend, Isn’t Retiring Just Yet

Oct 11, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner (10) at a press conference before game one of the NLDS of the 2022 MLB Playoffs against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

But that’s the future. For now, Turner remains a player.

“I’ve always said I’m going to play as long as I can and make someone rip a jersey off me,” he said. “I love playing, I love being around guys, love being around the cage. I still feel really good in the box. On top of that, my family, my wife loves the games and loves coming to games. So I mean, baseball is not going anywhere, and whatever it is that I’ll do when I’m done playing isn’t going anywhere.”

The exact timing of that remains an open question.

Turner told The Athletic his family is a priority, and a lot will depend on finding the right fit, not just the first opportunity.

“I definitely think I’ll remain in the game for a long time,” Turner said. “The question is, is the time right? And how much time is that going to pull me away from my sons? It depends on the role and the situation. I think time will tell what happens. I’m not mapping anything out.”