A detailed reaction to the acquisition of shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres. He’s 19 in High-A!
The Yankees and Cubs have completed a deal that will send Aroldis Chapman to Chicago for shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres, Adam Warren, and outfielders Billy McKinney and Rashad Crawford. Torres was the highest rated prospect in the Cubs system, according to Fangraphs and MLB.com. MLB.com also lists him as the 24th best prospect in baseball, just ahead of Jorge Mateo and Aaron Judge at 26 and 27.
According to Torres’ scouting report, his arm and polish both check out. If Torres is forced off of the shortstop position, it would be because of his fringe range and speed.