Gleyber Torres's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 1'' , 205 lbs
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Birthdate12/13/1996 (28)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had a solid showing on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Torres hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to put this one away. It was a sorely needed confidence boost for the 27-year-old, who last homered on July 24. This year has been a struggle for Torres, who hasn't come close to matching his preseason expectations. That being said, he is hitting leadoff ahead of Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, which is about the best situation possible for a hitter. If he can get hot, he could put up a ton of counting stats in a hurry.
New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. could see time at third base for his new team, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. The dynamic trade deadline acquisition has played a lot of second base and some shortstop in the majors, so the transition to third makes some sense on that front. The Yankees will have a crowded outfield when Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) returns this week and they need to find a spot for Chisholm to play. Boone also noted that Gleyber Torres could see reps at third base, opening up second base for Chisholm. Either way, both Jazz and Gleyber should see everyday at-bats for the Yankees and the third base eligibility will increase both of their fantasy values.
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss versus the New York Yankees. The home run would be his second in as many days for the upcoming free-agent. Torres has been a minor disappointment for managers this season, but the All-Star break may have been what he needed to reset his mind and body. It should also be noted that Torres was in the No. 1 spot of the lineup Wednesday and it will be interesting to see if sticks there. For the season, Torres is now hitting .232 with 10 homers, 37 RBI and four stolen bases in 353 at-bats. Hopefully the last few games are a sign of good things to come as managers have been patient long enough with the second baseman.
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will start at second base and bat leadoff for the Yankees on Wednesday against the visiting New York Mets and left-hander Sean Manaea. It will be the first time that Torres has appeared atop the Yankees' batting order since April 9. The 27-year-old Venezuelan infielder is having a rough year after hitting 25 homers and driving in 68 runs in 2023, as he enters Wednesday's contest with a career-low .230 average (80-for-348) with only nine home runs, 36 RBI and four stolen bases in 97 games played. Hitting in the leadoff spot will make him more attractive as a DFS sleeper, although Torres has hit a weak .218 (17-for-78) with four of his nine home runs against southpaws in 2024. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will be hoping that the move to the leadoff spot on Wednesday against a lefty will spark him offensively.
New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (groin) is back at second base and is hitting fifth in the Yankees lineup against the hosting Tampa Bay Rays and right-hander Ryan Pepiot. Groin soreness had kept Torres out of the team's lineup since last Friday, but he'll return on Tuesday to face the division-rival Rays. Torres had been slumping pretty hard in the middle of June and for most of the season before recently picking things up at the plate recently. Since June 28, he's gone 8-for-26 (.308) with a homer, double, four RBI and four runs scored in seven games played. But the 27-year-old Venezuelan has mostly been a disappointment for fantasy managers in 2024, slashing .223/.297/.344 with a below-average .641 OPS, eight homers, 33 RBI and four steals in 314 at-bats. Torres has never faced Pepiot in his career.