The Detroit Tigers made a nice small scale move on Friday, inking Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million contract for the 2025 season. While Torres is set to play second base on a full-time basis, the move appears more motivated by the situation at first base. Spencer Torkelson is on the outs unless something major changes, Colt Keith now moves over to first base, upgrades the offense and probably the defense at that position, while Torres balances out the Tigers’ lineup as a quality right-handed bat with a history of beating up on southpaws.
The impact here isn’t necessarily that large in scale, but it’s fair to think that this improves the Tigers’ offense somewhat.