Attending spring training in 2014,Turley did not pitch due to arm tightness. The Yankees optioned Turley to the minor leagues.[7] He was released by the team on April 26,2014.[8] He re-signed with the team on May 8.[9]
San Francisco Giants
Turley signed as a minor league free agent with the San Francisco Giants on December 5,2014.[10] He elected free agency on November 6,2015.
Chicago White Sox
Turley signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on November 24,2015.[11][12] He was released on March 26,2016.[13]
Boston Red Sox
Turley signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on April 11,2016.[14] He was released on July 8,2016.[15]
He made his debut that day,starting against the San Francisco Giants. Turley allowed four runs on eight hits in four innings.[19] He compiled a 16.39 ERA in 9.1 innings across three starts before being sent back down to Triple-A.[20] He returned on August 18 and pitched out of the bullpen before being optioned two days later.[21][22] He was called up again when rosters expanded in September.[23] On the season,he allowed 22 earned runs in 17.2 innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On November 5,2017,the Pittsburgh Pirates claimed Turley off of waivers.[24] Turley was suspended for the first 80 games of the 2018 season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.[25] After returning from his suspension,Turley was placed on the Disabled List with an elbow strain. He was outrighted to AAA on October 4,2018.[26] Turley underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the 2019 season.[27]
He was a non-roster invitee in big league camp in 2020 and even made the opening day roster,before the COVID-19 pandemic.[28][29] He was included on the Pirates' 60-man player pool in June before the start of the shortened MLB season.[30] On July 23,Turley was called up to the Pirates.[31] He pitched to a 4.98 ERA with 20 strikeouts over 21.2 innings pitched in 25 appearances. On January 12,2021,Turley was designated for assignment by the Pirates following the acquisition of Troy Stokes Jr.[32]
Oakland Athletics
On January 14,2021,Turley was traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations.[33]
Chicago White Sox (second stint)
On March 21,2021,Turley was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.[34] On March 30,2021,Turley was designated for assignment following the signing of Jake Lamb.[35] On April 1,Turley was outrighted.[36] On October 14,Turley elected free agency.[37]
Turley made 44 appearances for Hiroshima in 2023,registering a 7–1 record and 1.74 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 41+1⁄3 innings of work. On November 30, 2023, the Carp announced that Turley would not be brought back for the 2024 season, making him a free agent.[39]
Turley is 6feet 5inches (1.96m) tall and weighs 225 pounds (102kg). He uses his height to push the ball down into the strike zone and turns his body sideways as he throws to home plate. His pitches include a fastball that averages 90 to 91 miles per hour (145 to 146km/h), a curveball that averages 77 to 79 miles per hour (124 to 127km/h), and a changeup.[41] Turley also generates a lot of spin rate on his pitches. In 2020, his fastball ranked in the top 5% and his curveball ranked in the top 15% throughout MLB.[42]
Personal life
Turley is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He intends to serve as a missionary after he retires from baseball.[6]
Turley has been married to Rachel Turley (née Johnson) since 2011. He grew up in La Cañada, California, and has three older brothers, who all played college sports.[2] Turley describes former Yankee Bob Turley as a "distant relative".[6]
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