After seven seasons with the New York Yankees, free agent second baseman Gleyber Torres on Friday agreed to a one-year contract worth $15 million with the Detroit Tigers. After news of the deal's agreement broke,
Second baseman Gleyber Torres divulged Saturday that the New York Yankees did not offer him a contract in free agency before he decided to sign with
Gleyber Torres has signed with the Detroit Tigers in free agency, and he says his former team did not make an effort to keep him. Torres played for the New York Yankees from 2018-2024 and made the All-Star team in his first two seasons.
Even two seasons away from free agency, Gleyber Torres could read the distant writing on the wall. Back in February 2023 as he reported to spring training, the infielder was asked if the Yankees had approached him about a contract extension,
Torres shook off a slow start to put together a respectable showing in 2024. He produced a .257/.330/.378 batting line in his 665 plate appearances, hitting 15 homers and 26 doubles. He took over as the Yankees' leadoff hitter down the stretch, his bat catching fire as he helped lead the Yankees to the World Series.
Former Yankees infielder, Gleyber Torres signed a one-year ... who will hit in the middle of our lineup in 2025.” Expand Tweet The new challenge will be an exciting one for both Torres and the ballclub as Detroit aims to go beyond the ALDS next season.
Former Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres is headed to the Detroit Tigers, as first reported by Jon Heyman of the New York Post. According to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press, it’s a one-year, $15 million deal.
Infielder Gleyber Torres has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year contract worth $15 million in free agency. The team announced the deal Friday morning.
Gleyber Torres wrote a heartfelt message to the New York Yankees and their fans after signing with the Tigers in free agency.
New York Yankees two-time All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres was predicted to sign with the Toronto Blue Jays.