Ahead of their contest against the Yomiuri Giants on Sunday, Cubs infielder Justin Turner spotted two young fans sporting fake beards—an ode to the signature flowing facial hair

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Veteran infielder Justin Turner had a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners in 2024 after being traded from the Toronto Blue Jays, and while he enjoyed his time in Seattle, he, like many MLB fans, have ripped the team’s lack of spending after joining the Chicago Cubs for the 2025 season.

Justin Turner, who signed a one-year deal with the Cubs earlier this offseason, met two young fans before the team's exhibition game with the Yomiuri Giants.