The Dodgers on Thursday declined their $16 million option on Justin Turner, extended qualifying offers to Trea Turner and Tyler Anderson but did not extend one to Clayton Kershaw.
. As a result, the left-hander will have additional time to consider his future rather than make a decision at the beginning of free agency. The Dodgers did the same thing last year and Kershaw signed a one-year deal.
Turner hit .278 with 13 homers and 81 RBIs in 128 games after slumping early in the season. From the All-Star break on, he batted .340 before going 2-for-13 in the National League Division Series, where the Dodgers were eliminated. Earlier this month, Turner received the Roberto Clemente Award, which honors MLB players for their philanthropic efforts.
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