Former Yankees All-Star Gleyber Torres opens up on his tense departure from the team, highlighting his refusal to move to third base and the subsequent war of words. Torres, a fan favorite, leaves the Yankees after seven seasons, with Jazz Chisholm Jr. likely taking over at second base. The Yankees’ decision to let Torres go marks a significant change for the team’s infield.
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The New York Yankees are set to see significant changes this upcoming season, particularly at the second base position. Gleyber Torres, a fan favorite and former All-Star, left the team via free agency and signed with the Detroit Tigers. Torres had a promising start to his career but failed to reach superstardom, and his defensive struggles became a major issue.
Torres’ Departure and the Defensive Concerns
After two strong seasons in 2018 and 2019, Torres’ career trajectory seemed promising. However, his defensive performance in 2024 was rated as the worst among second basemen in baseball. The Yankees attempted to address this by trading for Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Miami Marlins, with the plan to move Torres to third base. However, Torres openly refused the position change, leading to a war of words with the team.
Torres’ Comments on the Situation
At the Tigers’ camp, Torres shed light on the situation, indicating that he is moving on and focusing on his new team. “To be honest, I don’t know what’s going on there,” Torres said. “I believed everything was good, but now I think no. So I don’t want to give any comments…Whatever they have, they have. I’m just focusing on my goals this year, how to get better and help my team.”
The Future of the Yankees’ Infield
With Torres gone, the Yankees are likely to move forward with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at second base and give DJ LeMahieu a chance to reclaim his position at third. Torres’ departure marks the end of a seven-season tenure with the Yankees, during which he hit 138 home runs and 441 RBIs, with a .265 batting average and a .774 OPS.
