New York Yankees fans are left longing for Gleyber Torres, now starring for the Detroit Tigers, the team boasting the best record in Major League Baseball. While the Yankees are holding their own, leading the AL East, it’s Torres and the Tigers who have taken the league by storm, claiming the top mark in MLB.
Torres has been a driving force behind Detroit’s success, posting an impressive .272 batting average, five home runs, 29 RBI, and a .793 OPS. His bat has proven to be a key asset for the Tigers, and his departure from New York is increasingly looking like a costly misstep for the Yankees.
The Yankees’ regret is amplified by their ongoing infield struggles. Jazz Chisholm’s return on Tuesday night brought some relief, as he homered in his comeback game, but the infield has been a revolving door of inconsistency. Torres’ .793 OPS surpasses that of DJ LeMahieu, Anthony Volpe, Oswald Peraza, the injured Oswaldo Cabrera, and other fill-ins like Jorbit Vivas. The Yankees have cycled through options, but none have matched the offensive spark Torres is providing in Detroit.
At just 28 years old, Torres remains in his prime, with the potential to deliver at this level for years to come. While his defense has never been his strength—a concern that may have factored into the Yankees’ decision to part ways—his bat is proving to be special. Defense can often be managed, especially when a player’s offensive contribution is exceptional, and Torres is demonstrating that his hitting prowess is far from fading.
Yankees fans can only watch as Torres, no longer in pinstripes, lets MLB hear him roar. His success with the Tigers serves as a stark reminder of what New York is missing, as the Detroit Tigers shockingly dominate the league, fueled in large part by Gleyber Torres’ remarkable performance.