Cubs corner infielder Justin Turner suspects he’s caught some of his new teammates off guard. The veteran hitter will sit in the batting cage and just observe and talk, turning down one teammate after another when they ask if he wants to jump in for a round.

Chicago Cubs' Justin Turner, right, talks with San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Scottsdale,

When the Chicago Cubs signed Justin Turner to a one-year, $6 million deal last week, it was inevitable that they'd have to move on from someone to clear a roste

The Chicago Cubs elected to sign veteran infielder Justin Turner after their pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency proved unsuccessful. After making the move, the Cubs were forced to designate Alexander Canario for assignment in order to create space on the 40-man roster for Turner.

Chicago Cubs' Justin Turner sits in the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, March 3, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/)

Veteran infielder Justin Turner joined the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $6 million deal in late February, as the 40-year-old prepares to join his seventh big league team and return to the National League for the first time since the 2022 season.