Some breakups are mutual. In a move that stunned no one but still carried some sting, a high-profile Yankees star made sure to let the world know exactly how he felt about his former employer—with just five cutting words. Everyone has heard the name Gleyber Torres, but his name only came up when the New York Yankees played. That will not be the case this time, as the Yankees traded Torres to the Detroit Tigers.
Now Gleyber Torres reveals that he felt like it was a gut punch when the Yankees traded him. He shot back at Brian Cashman and the management and said some big words about his departure. During an interview, Torres said, “I feel I deserve to be with an organization that wants me. I’m here now, and that’s the reason I’m here.” Any player who plays for any team will want to feel needed on that team, and according to Torres, he felt that this was not happening with the Yankees. But were the Yankees right in trading off their top talent like that?
If you ask the Yankees fans, the majority of them would say yes because of the performance Gleyber Torres put in last season. The two-time all-star player had a blazing start to his Yankees career. Torres hit 24 home runs and set a record for most home runs by a middle infielder in his first two seasons. This form continued, but in 2024 he had a huge drop-off as he homered just 15 times.
Maybe this was the sign that gave the New York Yankees a red flag, and they did not hesitate one bit before making this move. He was also asked if he felt that he was no longer needed by the Yankees, to which he said that we were going to have to ask him, and by him, Torres meant Brian Cashman. The Yankees saw a red flag, and Torres saw the exit door. Maybe it was just business, or maybe it was a breakup long in the making.
Either way, the Tigers now have a motivated star with something to prove—while the Yankees will find out soon enough if they traded away regret.
Hot corner, cold options: Yankees scramble for answers at third base as opening day nears
The Yankees have spent the offseason plugging holes, but somehow, third base remains a revolving door of uncertainty. With Opening Day looming, their options range from injured to unproven—none particularly inspiring. Maybe they’re holding out for a blockbuster trade, or maybe they’re just hoping someone steps up. Either way, the hot corner is looking uncomfortably lukewarm.
How have the New York Yankees still not fixed this problem from last season? DJ LeMahieu was one of the worst players last season, averaging just .269 with 2 home runs and 19 RBIs. This is not the number a Yankees player should be putting on. Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza are the other players who are supposed to be a part of the 3rd base platoon. And they have not performed well either.
With some rumors about Nolan Arenado, maybe the Yankees pull off a move and stick him in third. This would be a good idea considering the numbers Arenado has been showing compared to LeMahieu and Cabrera. The Yankees can keep shuffling names at third, but unless one of them steps up, they’ll be stuck playing musical chairs with mediocre options.
A move for Arenado might be the answer—or at least a sign they’re serious about fixing the problem. Otherwise, the hot corner will stay as cold as LeMahieu’s bat last season.
