One of the New York Yankees' biggest rivals could be their top competitor in signing Gleyber Torres in free agency this offseason.
The Yankees' lineup has excelled ever since Torres was placed in the leadoff spot in front of sluggers Juan Soto and Aaron Judge, and his .297 batting average, .832 OPS, and 9 runs scored in 9 postseason games this year suggest that Torres could be key to New York winning its world World Series title since 2009.
"I always felt like it's a guy in the prime of his career that's always hit, waters going to find its level. He'll get there in the long 162 season."Regardless of how this season ends for the Yankees, Torres will become an unrestricted free agent.
"Gleyber Torres has wanted to sign a long-term contract with the Yankees but there have never been serious negotiations to keep him in the Bronx for years to come," Bowden wrote. "He is a below-average defender at second base with limited range. He hit .257 with 15 home runs and a 101 OPS+ on the season but batted over .300 when he was moved to the leadoff spot in September and has performed in October," he added.
Bowden then listed the Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Miami Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays as Torres' top free agency fits.Yankees fans wouldn't be as upset about Torres joining Toronto as they would be with Soto. But if the 27-year-old is going to leave the Bronx, these fans would surely prefer he doesn't head to another AL East team.Grant Young covers the New York Yankees, the New York Mets, and Women’s Basketball for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites.
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