The New York Yankees still need an infielder, but former top prospect Gleyber Torres won’t be one of them. Per Jon Heyman of the Post, the former All-Star is headed to the Detroit Tigers. MLB Insider Jim Bowden added that it is a one-year deal, with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reporting it is worth $15 million.
Breaking: Gleyber Torres to Tigers
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 27, 2024
Torres is 1-year deal with Tigers
— Jim Bowdenu26beufe0f (@JimBowdenGM) December 27, 2024
Torres, 28, was originally signed out of Venezuela by the Chicago Cubs and was traded to the Yankees for Aroldis Chapman in 2016.