Spencer Turnbull triggered an opt-out and was released from his minor-league contract with the Cubs a few days before the postseason roster cutoff. He must sign with a new club by September 1 on at least a minor-league contract to qualify for the playoffs and will again be a free agent at the start of the offseason. Turnbull struggled in six Triple-A starts for Iowa, allowing 26 earned runs in 24 2/3 innings with multiple high-run outings. He earns a prorated $1.265MM from the Blue Jays and carries recent major-league experience and a strong 2023 ERA that should attract minor-league interest.
Turnbull sets out for a new opportunity a few days before the postseason roster cutoff. He'll need to sign with a new team, at least on a minor league contract, by September 1 in order to be eligible for the playoffs. Turnbull will be a free agent again at the beginning of the offseason. He'll presumably look to catch on with a contender seeking pitching depth.
Turnbull is making a prorated $1.265MM salary from the Blue Jays. He didn't sign until early May after not finding a deal to his liking all winter. Toronto only gave him three big league appearances before cutting him loose. His terrible month in Iowa certainly hasn't raised his stock. Still, Turnbull is only a year removed from pitching to a 2.65 ERA in 54 1/3 innings for the Phillies.
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