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

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.

The Detroit Tigers made a major move on Friday morning when they signed New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres to a one-year contract worth $15 million. Whil

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have signed former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres, per reports. Torres, 28, looked like a budding superstar in his first two seasons, hitting 62 homers and 42 doubles with an .849 OPS across 267 games.

The New York Yankees are short an infielder as things stand currently. Could this experienced veteran who is a former All-Star be the right fit?

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

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.