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Aaron Boone made decision to move Gleyber Torres to second base, New York Yankees GM Brian Cashman says

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the decision to shift Gleyber Torres from shortstop to second base late in the season.

General manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday there was not a single instance that led to the decision.

"Maybe through a lot of therapy I forgot and eliminated it, but ultimately once he moved over to second, it was almost a relief for him," Cashman said. "So I'm sure there was a buildup over the course of a week or a 10-day period that a few things happened and it was like we have to do something here.