Gleyber Torres manned the second base position for the New York Yankees from 2018 through 2024, helping to solidify the middle infield well enough to help the Bronx Bombers get to the postseason in six of his seven years there.

Gleyber Torres experienced success and inconsistency with the New York Yankees and is hoping to succeed on a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is eager to return to free agency in the 2025-26 offseason. He is seeking more than $100 million.

Infielder Gleyber Torres has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year contract worth $15 million in free agency. The team announced the deal Friday morning.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. / John Jones-Imagn Images

Evan Petzold explains the unexpected signing of second baseman Gleyber Torres and what has changed for the Detroit Tigers. Full podcast out now.

Gleyber Torres, the New York Yankees’ star second baseman since 2018, elected to leave the Bronx as a free agent over the Christmas holidays, signing a one-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Tigers.

The New York Yankees have a need at second base after they let Gleyber Torres walk. They could plug DJ LeMahieu in at second base, but he would not be much of an upgrade. They could trade for a young Kansas City Royals star.