Gleyber Torres returns to Yankee Stadium, but this time as a rival. The second baseman for the Detroit Tigers, formerly a Yankees player, visited his barber for a change of look before the game.
A Reunion with the Past
Torres, after seven seasons with the Yankees, faced his former organization. The player, who was an All-Star, did not hide his understanding of the team’s decision not to retain him.After a season with ups and downs in New York, Torres reached free agency. Despite being a consistent player, he failed to reach the level of his first seasons. The player expressed his affection for New York, highlighting personal frustration for not performing at the expected level in defense and offense. Now, with the Tigers, he focuses on giving his best for the team.I know this is a business.
Gleyber Torres
Torres signed a one-year contract with Detroit, betting on his recovery. The change has yielded positive results, being selected for the All-Star game this summer. Before the game, Torres had a batting average of .259 with 15 home runs and an OPS of .758 in 128 games. In addition, he has shown great performance with runners in scoring position and has recorded a high number of walks. Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged his good performance, highlighting his maturity and control of the strike zone. Torres mentioned that playing alongside Juan Soto and Aaron Judge facilitated his success. He learned to be patient and trust his teammates. Now, in Detroit, he has noticed an improvement in his on-base percentage, thanks to the emphasis on aggressive base running. Torres hopes to reach the World Series again with his new team, after coming close last year in New York. The player thanked the fans for their support and stated that he had given his best for the team.Playing with Detroit is the same mentality. Giving the best I can for the team and never feeling pressure. The pressure is on me to improve every time and do my job. I think that’s always my mentality.
Gleyber Torres
