Everyone loves a reunion, but it doesn’t seem like one is in the cards for the New York Yankees and their two-time All-Star leadoff hitter.
In 2018 and 2019, Gleyber Torres was one of the brightest stars in the sport at the second base position, and it seemed as though he was destined to be a Yankee long-term. But he’s been up and down ever since, and after a subpar 2024 season, it seems unlikely he’ll be back in pinstripes.
Torres was projected for a three-year, $45 million contract (The Athletic), which would be a far-fetched deal for the Yankees to sign him to. However, other clubs that don’t have as much offensive firepower might be willing to roll the dice at that pricepoint.
In a recent YouTube video, content creator Robbie Hyde predicted that Torres would sign with the Seattle Mariners, who are always in search of offense, with the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels also lurking as threats.
“(Torres) did hit a lot better in the second half after Aaron Boone moved him to the leadoff spot, and he did have a very good season back in 2023,” Hyde said.
“I think the most obvious team would be the Mariners.”
Torres is still just 27, and he owns a 112 career OPS+, which is great for a second baseman under most circumstances. However, he was one of the worst fielders at the position this year, posting -4 outs above average, and he has a bit of a strikeout problem.
The Mariners haven’t been a threat to the Yankees for a long time, but the AL is now wide-open, and that pitching staff sure could be scary in a playoff series. If Torres can rediscover himself in Seattle, the Yankees wouldn’t want to see him in a revenge series.
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