The Detroit Tigers finally made a move on Friday morning. As Jon Heyman of the New York Post first reported, the Tigers are set to sign infielder Gleyber Torres to a one-year deal worth $15 million. Jesse Rogers of ESPN had the contract details.
The move makes sense for the Tigers lineup, though the fit for the roster is a little peculiar. Torres is a second baseman, and not a good one defensively. He hasn’t played shortstop in years, nor does he have experience at first or third base. Perhaps he can move around the diamond a bit, but whatever the plan is the Tigers signed him for his bat.