Dodgers insider's contract prediction for Trea Turner isn't encouraging

Trea Turner won the NL batting title and led MLB in fWAR this past season. He was also a positive defender at shortstop and second base. The lockout is one reason why the Los Angeles Dodgers haven't signed him to a contract extension yet. Corey Seager's 10-year, $325 million contract was too costly for LA. Carlos Correa is expected to exceed that.

There's going to be another market explosion for Turner after the lockout. He's the fastest player in MLB entering his age-29 season. Turner will wait to see what his peers earn before the start of the 2022 season, so the Dodgers should be patient.

Dodgers insider predicts Trea Turner will not sign a contract extension with the team. He compares Turner to Francisco Lindor, who was a year younger at signing than Turner is now. Turner was acquired in a mega-deal. The Dodgers already signed Mookie Betts to a massive contract after such a trade.

Dodgers insider's contract prediction for Trea Turner isn't encouraging. If Turner's production is similar to his last two years, he'll be the most sought after talent next November.