By PAUL SULLIVAN Chicago Tribune
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MESA, Ariz. — After striking out on signing premier free agent Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a deal to bring in 40-year-old infielder Justin Turner, sources told the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday.

The one-year agreement is for $6 million, according to The Athletic, which first reported the deal.

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Reaction in the Cubs clubhouse Tuesday morning was positive, as expected. Turner’s reputation as a winning player and a grinder makes him a good fit for a mostly veteran team.

“He’s been a really good player for a long time,” shortstop Dansby Swanson said. “He’s someone we can really learn a lot from, his experience and (the fact) he’s such a pro at what he does. I think it will really impact this group, especially from a position player’s standpoint and an offensive standpoint.”

Left fielder Ian Happ lauded Turner’s situational hitting and ability to stay consistent into his late 30s, saying Turner has “reinvented himself and played forever and had success at the highest level.”

Turner’s arrival seemingly would take some pressure off rookie Matt Shaw, who is expected to start at third base. But Turner primarily will be a backup to first baseman Michael Busch, a designated hitter and an experienced bat off the bench. Nico Hoerner is mending from offseason flexor tendon surgery, but Turner is not expected to play second base unless there’s an emergency.

While Turner has played mostly third in his career, over the last two seasons he played 84 games at first base, 13 at third, 10 at second and 185 at DH.

“It’s not just good for Matt, it’s good for all of us,” Swanson said.

The low-risk signing would bring another proven veteran to the clubhouse and end any speculation the Cubs might bring back fan favorite Anthony Rizzo, who remains unsigned.