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Justin Turner plans to continue playing in the MLB in 2026 despite a challenging 2025 season where he struggled against right-handed pitching and posted his worst stats since 2014. His agent confirmed his intent to play his 18th season, likely on a modest one-year deal, as teams may see him as a veteran role player, especially for clubs needing left-handed hitting options at first base or DH.
Quentin Grimes accepted a one-year, $8.7 million qualifying offer from the Sixers after failing to secure a lucrative long-term deal, due to team salary cap considerations and market dynamics, despite his strong performance last season.
The Denver Nuggets are firm in their stance to keep Jonas Valanciunas, who has expressed interest in leaving for Greece, but remains contractually bound for one more year. The team values his role as a backup center to support Nikola Jokic and is unlikely to rework his deal, despite potential internal and external pressures. The Nuggets are prepared to handle any discontent from Valanciunas, emphasizing their desire for him to fulfill his contract and contribute to their championship ambitions.