Ex-Yankees Infielder Gleyber Torres Signs One-Year, $15M Deal with Detroit Tigers

Dec 27, 2024, 02:46 PM

Detroit Tigers have signed infielder Gleyber Torres to a one-year, $15 million deal, as reported by MLB insider Jon Heyman on December 27, 2024. Torres, 28, departs from the New York Yankees after two durable seasons where he appeared in 158 and 154 games. He reportedly did not want to move to third base with the Yankees, which may have influenced his decision to sign with the Tigers. The Tigers now have a crowded infield that includes Colt Keith, Trey Sweeney, Jace Jung, and Javier Baez, raising questions about potential position shifts, with Colt Keith possibly moving to third base. Torres is known for his above-average batting but has posted poor defensive metrics at second base. His signing raises questions about how the Tigers will manage their infield roster.