When Gleyber Torres first reached the major leagues almost three years ago, it seemed he could do no wrong. He achieved a signature moment within weeks, stroking a walk off home run against Cleveland, and a month into his career he ranked among the league leaders in OPS. The sky was the limit.
It’d be harsh to say the shine has come off Torres after a good-not-great 2019 and a down 2020, but the limit seems lower than the stratosphere now. He’s been more a first-division starter than a superstar as a Yankee, and career worsts across the board left a sour taste in many fans’ mouths last year.