Gleyber Torres Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Tigers vs Yankees game on Feb 21, 2026 with our Major League Baseball injury report.Oct 1, 2023
Resting in finale
Torres is not in Sunday's lineup against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Torres, who put together his best season since his juiced-ball inflated 2019 campaign, will make way for some less accomplished infielders in the final game of the season. He hit .273 with 25 home runs and 13 steals in 158 games.
Sep 8, 2023
Reaches 25 homers
Torres went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and an additional run scored in Thursday's 10-3 loss to the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Torres reached 25 home runs for the first time since 2019, when he tallied 38 long balls. The 26-year-old infielder has been swinging a hot bat lately, posting a robust .429/.529/1.071 slash line over his last nine games, with three doubles, five home runs, nine RBI, 10 runs and a steal across 34 plate appearances during the torrid stretch.
Sep 3, 2023
Swats 24th homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Torres missed two games with lower-back tightness. He was the only Yankee with multiple hits in this contest. After batting .327 with seven homers over 28 games in August, the second baseman is in a position to end 2023 on a high note. He's at a .272/.340/.465 slash line, 24 long balls, 58 RBI, 75 runs scored and 13 stolen bases through 134 contests this year.
Sep 3, 2023
Back in action Sunday
Torres (back) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Sunday's game against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Torres had missed the previous two games with lower-back tightness, but the Yankees gave him the green light to return to the lineup for the series finale after he completed a pregame workout without issue. Before sitting out Friday and Saturday, Torres closed August with a .355/.444/.839 slash line to go with four home runs and a stolen base over his final eight games of the month.
Sep 2, 2023
Still out Saturday with back issue
Torres (back) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Torres was a late scratch from Friday's lineup with a back issue and he'll miss another game Saturday. Oswald Peraza starts at the keystone while Oswaldo Cabrera starts at the hot corner.
Sep 1, 2023
Scratched with back injury
Torres (back) was a late scratch from the Yankees' lineup Friday versus the Astros, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was originally set to start at second base against Houston, but he will now be forced to sit out. More information on his status will likely be provided following Friday's contest. Oswald Peraza will take over at second base while Isiah Kiner-Falefa enters the lineup at third base and bats sixth in the series opener.
Aug 31, 2023
Keeps rolling Wednesday
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and a stolen base in Wednesday's 6-2 victory versus Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Torres slammed his 23rd homer of the campaign in the fourth inning, driving a solo shot to right-center field. He's now gone deep in three straight contests, going 6-for-10 with five extra-base hits, three walks, four RBI and four runs over that span. Torres has added 13 thefts on the campaign, one shy of his career-high mark, which he established in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023
Homers again in multi-hit effort
Torres went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a walk and a hit-by-pitch in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
The second baseman turned around Tarik Skubal's 97 mph first-inning offering, sending it 454 feet for a solo homer thanks to a 108.6 mph exit velocity and 29 degree launch angle. Torres has six multi-hit efforts in his last 11 games, going 14-for-42 (.333) with three doubles, four home runs, seven RBI and 6 runs scored during that stretch.
Aug 29, 2023
Blasts 21st homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with an RBI double and a solo home run in Monday's victory over the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old infielder put New York on the board with a run-scoring double that chased Tigers' starter Reese Olson from the game with one out in the fifth inning. Torres then extended the lead to 3-0 with his seventh-inning solo shot, the second of back-to-back homers for the Yankees. He has been swinging a hot bat in the month of August, posting a .320 batting average with five home runs, seven doubles, 11 RBI, 13 runs and four steals across 97 at-bats.
Aug 21, 2023
Homers Sunday
Torres went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres tied the game 2-2 with his solo homer off Nick Pivetta in the sixth inning. The 26-year-old Torres is now batting .308 (40-for-130) with six homers and a .866 OPS in 33 games since the All-Star break. Overall, his slash line is up to .267/.335/.440 with 19 homers, 66 runs scored, 50 RBI and 12 steals across 520 plate appearances this season.
Aug 13, 2023
Swipes three bags
Torres went 0-for-3 with one run scored and three steals in Sunday's loss to the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Torres saw his 11-game hitting streak come to an end but managing three stolen bases in a 0-for-3 performance is an impressive and rare feat. Torres stole two bags following a fielder's choice in the fifth, then a third bag following a walk in the seventh. He is up to 12 steals on the year, which is two shy of a career high 14 set in 2021.
Aug 7, 2023
Three more hits, homer Sunday
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo homer, two RBI and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Torres has hits in six straight games, including four multi-hit efforts, going 12-for-22 (.545) with two homers and five extra-base hits in that span. The 26-year-old second-baseman opened the scoring Sunday with an opposite-field homer off Jose Urquidy in the opening inning before driving in another run with a double in the sixth. Torres is now slashing .270/.335/.450 with 18 homers, 64 runs scored, 48 RBI and nine stolen bases across 468 plate appearances this season.
Aug 5, 2023
Stays hot with solo homer
Torres went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over the Astros.
ANALYSIS
Torres got on base in two of his first three trips to the plate but was left stranded on both occasions. He then jumped on a hanging sinker to open the bottom of the eighth, sending it into the stands to put the Yankees up 3-1. The second baseman has now recorded multiple hits in three of his last four contests and is batting .500 through five games in August.
Aug 3, 2023
Swipes ninth bag
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
It's the second baseman's first multi-hit performance since July 17, but Torres has been a steady contributor during that time. Over 27 games since the beginning of July, he's slashing .291/.319/.464 with four of his 16 homers and three of his nine steals on the season.
Jul 25, 2023
Will be in Tuesday's lineup
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said on the Talkin' Yanks podcast that Torres (hip) will be back in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres had to depart Sunday's contest against the Royals due to hip tightness, but it sounds like he's made a full recovery following Monday's off day. The 26-year-old is off to a fantastic start at the plate in the second half, going 14-for-37 with three home runs in his first nine games.
Jul 23, 2023
Managing hip issue
Manager Aaron Boone said Torres was removed from Sunday's win over the Royals due to hip tightness, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres' departure initially appeared to have been due to head injury, but he actually tweaked his hip. The 26-year-old went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer before exiting the contest, and he'll have Monday's team off day to rest up before Tuesday's series opener versus the Mets.
Jul 23, 2023
Could be nursing head injury
Torres was removed in the bottom of the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Royals with a possible head injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. He went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run prior to departing.
ANALYSIS
Hoch notes that Torres appeared to hurt his head while attempting to make a play in the field in the top of the third inning, but he proceeded to stay in the game and didn't exit until his fourth turn through the batting order came up four innings later. Expect the Yankees to provide an update on Torres' status following the game.
Jul 21, 2023
Slugs solo homer vs. KC
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in the Yankees' win over the Royals on Friday.
ANALYSIS
Torres belted a 383-foot shot to right-center off Royals starter Alec Marsh in the bottom of the fifth inning to give the Yankees a 5-3 lead. They would then hold on to win the game 5-4. Torres has been in a good grove at the plate since late June and is currently working on an 11-game hitting streak.
Jul 19, 2023
Provides only offense in loss
Torres went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Torres' streak of six straight multi-hit games came to an end, but he's hit safely in nine straight contests. During that span, he's gone 16-for-38 (.421). The second baseman had half of the Yankees' hits in this contest. He's up to a .264/.333/.430 slash line with 14 homers, 39 RBI, 55 runs scored and eight stolen bases over 95 games this season. He continues to routinely bat in the top third of the Yankees' lineup.
Jul 15, 2023
Racks up three hits
Torres went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Friday's 7-2 loss to the Rockies.
ANALYSIS
Torres has gone 14-for-44 (.318) in July with four multi-hit efforts. This was his second straight game atop the lineup after regularly hitting second for much of the three weeks before the All-Star break. The second baseman is slashing .257/.330/.417 with 13 home runs, 36 RBI, 51 runs scored and eight stolen bases with a 9.8 percent walk rate, but it remains to be seen if his time atop the order is temporary. Anthony Volpe, Anthony Rizzo and DJ LaMahieu all batted leadoff in the week before the break.
Jul 4, 2023
Smacks 13th homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a double, a two-run homer and two additional runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Torres opened the scoring in the first inning Sunday with a two-run, 436-foot homer off Kyle Gibson before adding a two-out double in the seventh. The homer was Torres' first since June 18, as he's now up to 13 longballs on the year. Overall, the 26-year-old second baseman is now slashing .248/.325/.420 with 47 runs scored and 36 RBI across 354 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 27, 2023
Not starting Tuesday
Torres isn't in the Yankees' lineup Tuesday against Oakland.
ANALYSIS
After slashing just .111/.200/.167 across his last five games, Torres will get a breather Tuesday. DJ LeMahieu will fill in for Torres at second base and bat in the leadoff spot.
Jun 19, 2023
Homer, three hits in doubleheader
Torres belted a two-run homer in the matinee Sunday before going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles in the nightcap against Boston.
ANALYSIS
Torres provided a bright spot in an otherwise rough day for the Yankees. He opened the scoring in the first game with a two-run shot off Kaleb Ort, his 12th homer of the year and his third since June 8. Following a 1-for-20 stretch to start June, the 26-year-old Torres has gone 9-for-29 (.310) with a 1.065 OPS over his last nine games. He's now slashing .256/.331/.439 with 30 RBI, 41 runs scored and six steals through 296 plate appearances this season.
Jun 14, 2023
Receives breather Wednesday
Torres is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres will get a breather after he went 1-for-5 in Tuesday's 7-6 victory. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to second base while Josh Donaldson enters the lineup at third base and bats third in the series finale with the Mets.
Jun 10, 2023
Goes deep Saturday
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres has gone 4-for-9 with two homers and three RBI over his last three contests after snapping an 0-for-16 drought. The second baseman was back at leadoff Saturday after playing both games of Thursday's doubleheader in the No. 2 spot and starting Friday's contest on the bench. The 26-year-old has bounced back to a .256/.332/.434 slash line with 11 homers, 28 RBI, 39 runs scored and six stolen bases over 65 contests this year. Torres continues to hold down a starting role at the keystone.
Jun 9, 2023
Sitting Friday
Torres is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres will take a seat after he went 1-for-12 with a two-run homer over the three-game series with the White Sox. DJ LeMahieu will take over at second base while Josh Donaldson enters the lineup at third base and bats second in the series opener with Boston.
Jun 9, 2023
Goes deep Thursday
Torres went 1-for-8 with a two-run home run across both games of Thursday's doubleheader split with the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres notched just one hit in the twin bill, but it was a two-run homer that accounted for the majority of the Yankees' runs in the nightcap. The second baseman hit out of the No. 2 hole in each contest after batting leadoff in 15 straight games coming in. It's not clear if the move down in the order will be permanent, but it shouldn't affect Torres' production much, and it may help him shake things up a bit, as he's struggled with a 3-for-28 stretch at the plate over his past seven games.
Jun 5, 2023
Swipes sixth bag
Torres went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in 4-1 win against the Dodgers on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Though Torres went hitless for the second straight contest, he at least provided something of value to his fantasy managers with a third-inning stolen base. It was his sixth theft of the campaign but his first in nearly two months. Torres began the season with five steals over his first six games but then went 53 games without a theft, getting thrown out four times over that stretch.
May 25, 2023
Goes yard twice in loss
Torres went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Both homers came off Tyler Wells, helping give the Yankees a 5-1 lead that evaporated in the top of the seventh. Torres has three long balls in the last three games, giving him nine on the season, and through 22 contests in May he's slashing a strong .284/.343/.511.
May 21, 2023
Hits seventh homer
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Reds.
ANALYSIS
Torres extended the Yankees' lead to 3-1 in the sixth inning with an opposite-field shot off Hunter Greene. It was Torres' seventh homer of the season and his first since May 9. The 26-year-old second baseman is slashing .253/.338/.431 with 22 RBI, 29 runs scored and five stolen bases through 201 plate appearances this season.
May 14, 2023
Steps out of lineup Sunday
Torres is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Torres started the past 17 contests and will receive a day off after he posted a .235/.284/.500 slash line with six doubles, four homers, 12 RBI and 13 runs during that stretch. Oswaldo Cabrera will move to second base while Jake Bauers starts in left field Sunday.
May 12, 2023
Slides into leadoff spot
Torres is in the designated hitter spot and batting leadoff for the Yankees in Friday's game versus the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Torres has mostly hit fourth or fifth this season, but the Yanks are switching things up in hopes of jumpstarting a slacking offense. Former leadoff hitter Anthony Volpe has moved down to seventh in the batting order. With Torres in the DH spot, Oswaldo Cabrera is handling second base.
May 8, 2023
Knocks fifth homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and a double in Monday's win over the Athletics.
ANALYSIS
Torres' solo shot in the sixth inning proved to be the go-ahead shot. It was his first home run since April 27; over his previous nine games since then, Torres was hitting just .189 (7-for-37). He's now slashing .250/.343/.444 with 13 extra-base hits and an 18:18 BB:K on the year.
Apr 28, 2023
Clobbers fourth homer of season
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's victory over the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Torres immediately followed D.J. LeMahieu's homer with a long ball of his own, smacking one well over the center field wall. The second baseman is now on a five-game hit streak, and is slashing .265/.386/.470 to start off the year.
Apr 26, 2023
Hits third home run
Torres went 2-for-5 with a double, a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 12-6 win over the Twins.
ANALYSIS
After getting a day off Tuesday, Torres returned to the lineup Wednesday and extended his hit steak to four games. He led off the Yankees' five-run second inning with a double and scored on a single by Willie Calhoun. Torres extended the lead to 11-1 in the fourth with a two-run homer, marking his third long ball of the season and first since April 3. The 26-year-old has appeared in 23 of New York's 25 games, so barring the occasional rest day, he's locked in as the team's everyday second baseman.
Apr 25, 2023
Getting a breather Tuesday
Torres is not in the Yankees' lineup for Tuesday's game in Minnesota, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
It appears to be a routine day off for Torres. The Yankees have Oswald Peraza playing second base while Torres grabs a seat.
Apr 13, 2023
Back in action Thursday
Torres (hip) is back in the Yankees' lineup Thursday against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Torres tweaked his hip flexor Tuesday and didn't start Wednesday, although he entered the game as a pinch-runner. He'll be at second base and hit leadoff against Joe Ryan.
Apr 12, 2023
Available to play Wednesday
Torres (hip) is available to play Wednesday versus the Guardians, although he is not in the starting lineup, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres exited Tuesday's victory early with hip flexor tightness, but the injury doesn't appear like it will limit him for long. Oswaldo Cabrera will take over at second base and bat sixth against Cleveland, while Torres is expected to be able to pinch hit if needed.
Apr 11, 2023
Removed after tweaking hip flexor
Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters that Torres was removed from Tuesday's lineup against the Guardians after he tweaked his right hip flexor/groin area, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports. He went 1-for-4 with a walk and a run scored before leaving.
ANALYSIS
Kuty notes that Boone did not sound too worried about the infielder's status going forward, and that he's not scheduled to undergo testing at this time. The 25-year-old infielder should be considered day-to-day for now with a good chance to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Guardians.
Apr 6, 2023
Steals twice in multi-hit game
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 victory over the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Torres made an early impact, providing the game's first run when he drove in teammate Aaron Judge on a single to left field in the first. The 26-year-old continues to impress, slashing .421/.560/.789 with two home runs and six RBI through 25 plate appearances. With his impressive speed and baserunning maturity, the second baseman has contributed to five of the team's nine stolen bases. His early success this season has been crucial in propelling the Yankees to a strong start.
Apr 4, 2023
Reaches base five times Monday
Torres went 2-for-2 with a a home run, three walks, a stolen base, two total runs and two total RBI in Monday's 8-1 victory over the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Torres enjoyed a big night at the plate, as he not only reached base in all five of his plate appearances but also slammed the 100th home run of his big-league career. The long ball came in the third inning and was his second RBI of the contest following a run-scoring single in the first. Torres is off to a nice start to the season, slashing .333/.529/.833 with two homers, four RBI, five runs and three thefts through 15 plate appearances.
Apr 3, 2023
Notches second steal
Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in a 6-0 win versus the Giants on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Torres used his wheels to score New York's final run in the seventh inning. He led off the frame with a walk, swiped second as part of a double-steal with Anthony Volpe, advanced to third on a wild pitch, then came home on another wild pitch. The second baseman appears to be taking advantage of the bigger bags in MLB this season, as he already has two thefts through three games. Torres' career high is 14 steals, which he accomplished in 2021.
Mar 30, 2023
Homers in NYY opener
Torres clubbed a two-run homer Thursday in the Yankees' season-opening defeat of the Giants.
ANALYSIS
Starting at DH and batting sixth, Torres took Logan Webb deep to right in the bottom of the fourth inning. He then drew a walk and eventually crossed the plate again on a DJ LeMahieu single in the bottom of the seventh, finishing the day 1-for-3 with two runs scored. Trade rumors swirled around Torres all spring as the Yankees continued to lose starting pitchers to injuries, but he remains in the Bronx with the tools to provide strong fantasy production throughout the 2023 campaign.
Mar 3, 2023
Back in lineup Friday
Torres (mouth) is starting at second base and batting third Friday versus the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Torres had a tooth extracted Thursday and was forced to miss the Yankees' matchup with the Pirates, but his absence will be limited to just one contest. So far this spring, the 26-year-old is 4-for-8 with a long ball.
Mar 2, 2023
Scratched due to tooth extraction
Torres was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Pirates due to a tooth extraction, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Top prospect Anthony Volpe will get a turn at second base, where Torres is penciled in to start come Opening Day. Torres is off to a 4-for-8 start to spring training with a homer.
Feb 19, 2023
Viewed as starting second baseman
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that he envisions Torres serving as the team's starting second baseman this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Though the skipper noted that Anthony Rizzo and Josh Donaldson will likely join Torres as the preferred starters at three of the infield spots, DJ LeMahieu is expected to rove between first base, second base, third base and designated hitter to maintain a near-everyday role. As a result, Torres could be subject to days off once or twice per week when the Yankees are at full strength, as was often the case in 2022. Despite the crowded infield situation, Torres still saw action in 140 games last season, slashing .257/.310/.451 with 24 home runs, 76 RBI, 73 runs and 10 stolen bases across 572 plate appearances.
Jan 29, 2023
Avoids arbitration
Torres agreed to a one-year, $9.95 million contract with the Yankees on Saturday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's the penultimate year of arbitration eligibility for Torres, and he'll receive a nice raise after he made $6.25 million in 2022. The 26-year-old rebounded at the plate last season with a .257/.310/.451 slash line and 24 home runs after he struggled to a .697 OPS in 2021.
Oct 11, 2022
Good to go
Torres (illness) will bat third and start at second base in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Torres missed the tail end of the regular season due to an illness, but the Yankees' time off during the Wild Card Round allowed him to get fully healthy. He'll need to play a significant role in the ALDS, as DJ LeMahieu was left off the roster due to a foot fracture.
Oct 5, 2022
Still ill
Torres (illness) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres will close the regular season with five consecutive absences from the lineup while he continues to recover from flu-like symptoms. Fortunately for Torres, the Yankees have secured a bye during the wild-card round, so Torres should be ready to go when New York begins its Division Series matchup Oct. 11.
Oct 4, 2022
Remains on bench for nightcap
Torres (illness) is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Torres sat out Game 1 of the twin bill after he was scratched from Monday's lineup due to an illness, and he'll remain on the bench for Tuesday's nightcap. Oswaldo Cabrera will shift to the keystone while Aaron Hicks starts in left field.
Oct 4, 2022
Sits for first game of doubleheader
Torres (illness) remains on the bench for the first half of Tuesday's doubleheader against Texas.
ANALYSIS
Torres was scratched Monday due to illness, though it's not clear if that's the reason for his absence Tuesday, as it's possible he would only have been asked to play one half of the twin bill even if fully healthy. Oswald Peraza starts at second base in his absence.
Oct 3, 2022
Dealing with illness
Torres was removed from Monday's lineup against the Rangers since he's under the weather, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was scratched from the lineup just over an hour before first pitch, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench for the series opener in Texas. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of the Yankees' final two regular-season games.
Oct 3, 2022
Scratched Monday
Torres was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Rangers for an undisclosed reason, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was initially slated to start at the keystone and bat third Monday, but he was removed from the lineup just over an hour before the start of the game. Oswald Peraza will shift to second base while Isiah Kiner-Falefa enters the lineup at shortstop.
Sep 28, 2022
Not starting Wednesday
Torres isn't in the lineup Wednesday against Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Torres will get a rare day off after going 7-for-17 with a home run, a double, six RBI, a stolen base, two walks and five strikeouts over the last five games. Oswaldo Cabrera will shift to second base while Aaron Hicks starts in left field.
Sep 28, 2022
Drives in three Tuesday
Torres went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Each of his three singles brought a runner homer, including what proved to be the game-winning hit in the third inning. Torres is on fire to close out the regular season, and over his last 16 games the 25-year-old is slashing .400/.452/.708 with five doubles, five homers, three steals, 11 runs and 21 RBI.
Sep 25, 2022
Stays hot with homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in a 7-5 victory over the Red Sox on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been swinging a hot bat as of late, and he now has five home runs in his last dozen games. The 25-year-old second baseman is slashing an excellent .312/.391/.597 over 77 at-bats in September.
Sep 21, 2022
Continues raking with huge night
Torres went 3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored in Wednesday's 14-2 victory over the Pirates.
ANALYSIS
Torres continued his torrid stretch as he crushed two home runs and drove in five runs in Wednesday's rout of the Pirates. The 25-year-old is now riding a 10-game hit streak, during which he is batting .400 (18-for-45) with four home runs, 10 runs scored and 14 RBI. The stretch has improved his slash line from .236/.289/.414 to .252/.304/.445 on the season.
Sep 15, 2022
RBI and steal against Boston
Torres went 3-for-5 with one RBI, one run scored and one steal in Wednesday's 5-3 victory over Boston.
ANALYSIS
Torres drove in a run on a single with two outs in the fifth before a throwing error allowed him and Aaron Judge to score. The second baseman has been heating up in his last five games with a .667 slugging percentage and nine RBI over 24 at-bats. The 25-year-old has also recorded three steals in his last seven games.
Sep 14, 2022
Knocks in three runs Tuesday
Torres went 1-for-5 with a double, three RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres' lone hit of the game was huge, as his three-run double in the 10th inning provided just enough support for New York's bullpen to wrap up the victory. The two-bagger extended Torres' modest hitting streak to four games, during which he's batting .316 (6-for-19) with three extra-base hits (including two homers), eight RBI and a stolen base. His 23 doubles on the season are three shy of his career-best mark of 26 set in 2019.
Sep 11, 2022
Drills two home runs
Torres went 2-for-4 with two homers and four RBI in Sunday's 10-4 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Torres opened the game's scoring with a three-run shot in the first inning followed by a solo blast in the second, both coming against starter Luis Patino. The 25-year-old infielder had just one long ball over his previous 15 appearances but he's now up to 21 on the year. During that 15-game slump, Torres went 11-for-61 (.180) with a .500 OPS. On the year, he's slashing .240/.292/.427 with 44 extra-base hits and 58 RBI.
Sep 4, 2022
Takes Sunday off
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
After going 2-for-11 with a double, a run and an RBI while starting at second base in each of the past three games, Torres will get a breather for the series finale. Rookie Oswald Peraza will spell Torres at the keystone.
Aug 28, 2022
Not starting Sunday
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres is 4-for-21 with two runs, a stolen base and seven strikeouts over his past five contests and will take seat for the series finale in Oakland. DJ LeMehieu is starting at second base with Giancarlo Stanton back at designated hitter.
Aug 24, 2022
Swipes bag in win
Torres went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Tuesday's 4-2 victory against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres has struggled through much of August, posting a .179/.200/.269 slash line over 20 contests. However, he's been perking up a bit of late, batting .258 with two homers in his past eight games. Torres has struck out at a 34.4 percent rate over that stretch, however, which is well above his 22 percent strikeout rate on the season.
Aug 22, 2022
Day off Monday
Torres is not in the starting lineup Monday versus the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres will take a seat after he went 2-for-15 with a solo homer and seven strikeouts while starting all four games of the series with Toronto. DJ LeMahieu will slide over to designated hitter while Oswaldo Cabrera enters the lineup at second base and bats sixth in the series opener.
Aug 18, 2022
Goes deep in win
Torres went 2-for-5 with one homer, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's victory over Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Torres hit a two-run homer off righty starter Corey Kluber with nobody out in the sixth to cut the Yankees' deficit to two. Like most of his team, the shortstop has struggled mightily in August with a .183 batting average and .250 slugging percentage in 60 at-bats over his last 15 games. Furthermore, the 25-year-old only has three RBI during that span.
Aug 2, 2022
Not starting Tuesday
Torres isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
DJ Lemahieu will play second base in place of Torres, who is 1-for-14 with six strikeouts in his last three games.
Jul 28, 2022
Hits game-tying homer
Torres sent 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres took David Peterson deep in the eighth inning to tie the game, but the Mets ultimately walked it off in the ninth. While he's hitting just .179 (7-for-39) in his last nine games, Torres has gone deep three times and racked up seven RBI in that span. He's cooled off from a hot start to July, but he's still slashing .263/.322/.481 with 16 homers, 45 RBI, 46 runs scored and five stolen bases in 87 contests this season.
Jul 22, 2022
Not in lineup Friday
Torres is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres will get a breather after he went 2-for-9 with a two-run homer while starting both games of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Astros. DJ LeMahieu will start at second base and bat leadoff Friday.
Jul 22, 2022
Goes deep Thursday
Torres went 2-for-9 with a two-run home run in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Astros on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Like most of his teammates, Torres was unable to get anything going with his bat in the matinee, but he bounced back with a two-hit performance in the nightcap. The second baseman accounted for the Yankees' first runs of that contest with his two-run blast to left field in the third inning. Torres has regained his power stroke with 15 long balls this season after he hit only nine homers across 516 plate appearances in 2021.
Jul 16, 2022
Takes seat Saturday
Torres isn't starting Saturday against Boston.
ANALYSIS
Torres started the last four games and went 6-for-17 with a homer, two doubles, five runs, three RBI, two walks and five strikeouts. DJ LeMahieu is shifting to second base while Matt Carpenter enters the lineup in right field.
Jul 15, 2022
Crushes clutch homer Thursday
Torres went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday in an extra-inning loss to Cincinnati.
ANALYSIS
Though the Yankees were unable to pull out the win, Torres came up with one of the biggest hits in the contest, swatting a two-run homer to right field in the eighth inning that tied the score 4-4. The long ball extended his hitting streak to eight games, during which he's slashing .417/.475/.639. After hitting just 12 homers over 595 at-bats during his previous two campaigns, Torres already has 14 in 278 at-bats this season.
Jul 13, 2022
Three-hit night
Torres went 3-for-4 with two doubles, two runs scored and a walk in a 4-3 loss to the Reds on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
With Aaron Judge getting a day of rest, Torres had a nice night at the plate hitting out of the two-spot. His two doubles give him 18 on the season to go along with a solid .827 OPS. The 25-year-old second baseman has been on a tear lately. Torres came into the game slashing .419/.486/.516 over his first seven games of July.
Jul 10, 2022
Steps out of lineup Sunday
Torres is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Boston.
ANALYSIS
Torres started the past six games and will take a seat after posting a .915 OPS during that stretch. DJ LeMahieu will shift to second base while Matt Carpenter enters the lineup as the designated hitter.
Jul 9, 2022
Records another multi-hit game
Torres went 3-for-6 with a double, a run and two RBI in Friday's 12-5 win against Boston.
ANALYSIS
Torres plated the Yankees' first run of the contest with a single in the first inning. He produced another RBI with a double to left field in the eighth. Torres has collected multiple hits in four straight contests -- the longest such streak of his career. Over the hot stretch, he's slashing .500/.571/.667 with three doubles, two RBI, a stolen base and a 3:3 BB:K.
Jul 8, 2022
Notches fifth steal
Torres went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run in a 6-5 victory against Boston on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Torres was one of three Yankees to collect multiple hits in the contest, and he posted the team's only theft in the third inning. He subsequently crossed the plate on Josh Donaldson's grand slam. Torres has swung a hot bat thus far in July, producing four multi-hit performances across five games. He's slashing .450/.542/.550 with two doubles, three runs, three RBI and a 4:3 BB:K in that span.
Jul 2, 2022
Sitting for nightcap
Torres isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
ANALYSIS
Torres was productive during the first game in the twin bill, as he went 3-for-4 with three RBI, a run and a walk. However, he'll get a breather while DJ LeMahieu shifts to second base with Joey Gallo entering the lineup in right field.
Jun 29, 2022
Back in lineup Wednesday
Torres (wrist/ankle) is starting Wednesday's game against Oakland.
ANALYSIS
Torres was targeting a Thursday return to the lineup, but he'll ultimately start at second base and bat fifth in Wednesday's matchup. The 25-year-old left Sunday's game against Houston due to a mild ankle sprain, but his absence over the last few days was mainly due to a sore wrist that he's been dealing with for several weeks. However, he received a cortisone shot Monday and is now back to full health.
Jun 28, 2022
Targeting Thursday return
Torres (wrist/ankle) said he expects to return to the Yankees lineup for Thursday's game in Houston, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres' departure from his last start Sunday against the Astros was attributed to a mild ankle sprain, but it's an inflamed right wrist that's the greater concern for the infielder at this time. The 25-year-old acknowledged that he's been dealing with a sore wrist for about three weeks, but fortunately, the cortisone shot he received Monday to address the injury already seems to have yielded favorable results. Torres said he'll play catch and perhaps pick up a bat Tuesday, though he'll be out of the lineup against the Athletics for the second day in a row. He's hopeful to play in Wednesday's series finale, but due to the quick turnaround for that game, Thursday's matchup with the Astros looks like a more realistic target for his return.
Jun 28, 2022
Still sitting Tuesday
Torres (wrist) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres received a cortisone shot Monday to address inflammation in his right wrist, and he'll need at least one more day for the injection to take effect and ideally resolve the swelling that he's been experiencing. The Yankees will re-evaluate Torres early Wednesday to see if he's ready to go, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ends up missing his third consecutive game. Marwin Gonzalez will pick up a start Tuesday while Torres sits.
Jun 27, 2022
Dealing with wrist injury
Torres, who isn't starting Monday against the Athletics, received a cortisone shot to address inflammation in his wrist, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres sustained a mild ankle sprain Sunday against the Astros but has moved past that issue ahead of Monday's series opener against Oakland. However, he underwent an MRI on his wrist that revealed inflammation, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game following his cortisone shot. It's not yet clear whether his wrist issue will lead to a trip to the injured list.
Jun 27, 2022
Not in Monday's lineup
Torres (ankle) isn't in the lineup Monday against Oakland.
ANALYSIS
Torres exited Sunday's win over the Astros due to a mild ankle sprain and will take a seat for at least one game. DJ LeMahieu is shifting to the keystone while Anthony Rizzo starts at first base Monday.
Jun 26, 2022
Dealing with mild ankle sprain
Torres was diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain after leaving Sunday's win over the Astros, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was hurt when he was tagged out at third base in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, but manager Aaron Boone downplayed the severity of the injury after the game. Boone said that Torres "dodged a bullet," so the infielder should be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Athletics.
Jun 26, 2022
Hurts ankle late in Sunday's game
Torres was removed in the top of the 10th inning of Sunday's game against the Astros after he appeared to tweak his right ankle in the previous half inning, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. He went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base before departing the contest.
ANALYSIS
Though Torres was able to put weight on the ankle after exiting in the field in the bottom of the ninth inning, he looked to be in pain after he was tagged out at third base on a pickoff attempt. Marwin Gonzalez came on to replace Torres in Sunday's contest, but Joey Gallo could be the bigger beneficiary from a playing-time standpoint if Torres' ankle issue forces him to the 10-day injured list. For now, the Yankees will presumably view Torres as day-to-day.
Jun 22, 2022
Not starting Wednesday
Torres is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
With Isiah Kiner-Falefa (hamstring) back in the lineup after a three-game absence to bring the New York infield back to full strength, Torres will head to the bench. Even though Torres is without a direct path to an everyday role at second base or shortstop, the Yankees should be able to carve out at least a handful of starts per week for him by rotating rest days among their regulars.
Jun 19, 2022
Third straight multi-hit game
Torres went 3-for-5 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's 10-9 loss to Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Torres got started with a solo blast off of Yusei Kikuchi in the second inning. He later added a two-run double in the fifth. Torres has produced three straight multi-hit games, raising his season slash line to .267/.314/.524 with 26 extra-base hits. Since the start of June, he's 16-for-50 (.320) with four home runs in 15 appearances.
Jun 19, 2022
Gets third straight start
Torres will start at second base and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres doesn't have a direct path to an everyday role at present, but he should continue to pick up a handful of starts per week while manager Aaron Boone rotates off days among the Yankees' regular infielders (Anthony Rizzo, Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and DJ LeMahieu). It's Rizzo who takes a seat Sunday to clear room in the lineup for Torres, who gets his third straight start after going 4-for-8 with three doubles, five runs and an RBI in the first two contests of the series in Toronto.
Jun 16, 2022
Sitting out Thursday
Torres is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
With Josh Donaldson serving his one-game suspension Tuesday and returning to the lineup Wednesday, the Yankees are now back to full strength in both the infield and outfield. Torres could find himself on the bench more frequently as a result, though he's helped his case for holding down at least a part-time role by producing a 1.047 OPS over his last 13 contests.
Jun 14, 2022
Moves past stomach illness
Torres (illness) will start at second base and bat fifth in Tuesday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Torres missed Sunday's series finale with the Cubs while he was dealing with an upset stomach, but the Yankees didn't miss his services in their 18-4 trouncing of Chicago. With the benefit of sitting Sunday coupled with a team off day Monday, Torres should be back to full strength as the Yankees open a six-game week.
Jun 12, 2022
Dealing with upset stomach
Torres is "under the weather" but available off the bench Sunday against the Cubs, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was scratched from Sunday's lineup but it sounds like he could appear off the bench or at least be ready to return to the lineup after Monday's off day. Matt Carpenter replaced him in the lineup.
Jun 12, 2022
Scratched from Sunday's lineup
Torres was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Jose Trevino was also scratched from the lineup, so perhaps there is a COVID-19 outbreak or some other illness making its way through the clubhouse. Matt Carpenter enters the lineup at third base with DJ LeMahieu sliding to second base.
Jun 12, 2022
Goes deep again
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in an 8-0 win over the Cubs on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Torres hit one of six Yankees solo blasts off rookie hurler Matt Swarmer, going deep in the fourth inning. It was Torres' second straight game with with a homer and marked his seventh long ball over his past 15 contests. All of his home runs during that span have been solo shots.
Jun 11, 2022
Slams 11th homer
Torres went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-1 extra-innings win over the Cubs.
ANALYSIS
Offense was sparse in the contest, and Torres provided the Yankees' only run before the 13th inning with a solo shot in the fourth. The long ball was his 11th of the campaign through 182 at-bats, already surpassing the nine homers he hit in 516 at-bats last season. Torres is slashing .324/.395/.647 with three home runs, five RBI and a stolen base over his past nine contests.
Jun 7, 2022
Back on bench Tuesday
Torres is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
With Josh Donaldson and Giancarlo Stanton returning from the injured list over the weekend to bring the Yankees lineup back to full strength, Torres no longer has a direct path to an everyday role at second base after he had occupied the position in 13 of the team's last 14 games. Though absences from the lineup should come slightly more frequently for Torres, he should still play on a near-everyday basis while manager Aaron Boone rotates rest days for some of the team's other regulars.
Jun 3, 2022
Slugs 10th homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels.
ANALYSIS
Torres took Shohei Ohtani yard in the first inning to record his 10th homer of the season. He's been on a particular power binge of late, slugging five long balls across his last nine starts while also picking up six RBI and seven runs scored. Torres has maintained a .250/.286/.488 line across 176 plate appearances on the campaign.
May 30, 2022
Playing through wrist issue
Torres has been getting treatment for a wrist issue, but it's not keeping him out of games, Greg Joyce of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been wearing a wrap on his wrist in addition to receiving ice treatment after games, but it hasn't impacted his performance at the plate. In fact, the infielder is in the midst of his best hitting stretch of the season, going 7-for-24 with four homers over his past six contests. Yankees manager Aaron Boone clarified Sunday that the wrist issue isn't a major concern. "He's been getting some treatment for his wrist, but it hasn't been something that's really affected him much at all in the game," Boone said before the game. "Just something he's treating and making sure he does maintenance work on it."
May 29, 2022
Homers, swipes bag
Torres went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and a stolen base in a 4-2 loss Sunday in Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Torres got the scoring started with a leadoff homer in the second inning off Shane McClanahan. He added two singles and a steal of third base. It was his first three-hit game of the season. The home run was his ninth, matching his total from last season, and fourth in his last six contests. It was just his first stolen base attempt of the season after swiping a career-best 14 bags a year ago.
May 28, 2022
Belts eighth homer
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 2-0 win over the Rays.
ANALYSIS
He supplied the winning run when he took Jeffrey Springs deep in the fourth inning. Torres is putting up good numbers with regular playing time, slashing .271/.317/.508 over his last 16 games with four of his eight homers on the year, along with nine RBI and 11 runs.
May 25, 2022
Goes yard twice in win
Torres went 2-for-5 with two solo home runs and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The infielder launched two of the Yankees' four solo shots off Baltimore starter Bruce Zimmermann, but Torres' biggest contribution came in the 11th inning as he crossed the plate as the phantom runner to tie the game and set up Jose Trevino's walkoff hit. Torres snapped an 11-game homer drought with the performance, and on the season he's slashing .241/.285/.451 with seven home runs and 21 RBI through 40 games.
May 22, 2022
Not starting matinee
Torres is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres started the past five games and went 6-for-20 with two doubles, two walks, an RBI and four runs, but he'll take a seat for Game 1 of Sunday's twin bill. He's likely to be back in the lineup for the nightcap.
May 15, 2022
Out of Sunday's lineup
Torres is not in Sunday's lineup against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres isn't a true everyday player, but he has still logged 41 at-bats this month, hitting .220 with three home runs and zero steals over that span. DJ LeMahieu will start at second base while Giancarlo Stanton starts at designated hitter.
May 12, 2022
Idle Thursday
Torres is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
DJ LeMahieu and Marwin Gonzalez will serve as the Yankees' middle infielders in the series opener while both Torres and Isiah Kiner-Falefa get the evening off. Torres manned the keystone for each of the past five games, going 4-for-18 with a pair of home runs and six RBI over that stretch.
May 12, 2022
Powers offense with five RBI
Torres went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI during Wednesday's 5-3 win against Toronto.
ANALYSIS
The Yankees managed eight hits in the contest, but Torres was the lone run producer with a three-run home run in the fourth and two-run single in the sixth. The 25-year-old also went 2-for-4 with a walkoff solo homer during Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rangers, but he was otherwise 0-for-15 over his previous five contests prior to Wednesday's multi-hit effort.
May 9, 2022
Swats walkoff homer Sunday
Torres went 2-for-4 with a walkoff solo home run in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against Texas.
ANALYSIS
The contest was a pitchers' duel throughout, and the score was knotted 1-1 heading into the bottom of the ninth. Torres took matters into his own hands with a blast to the short porch in right field leading off the frame from the Yankees. The infielder went 0-for-3 with a walk in the nightcap and is slashing .228/.267/.443 overall this season.
May 4, 2022
Sitting Wednesday
Torres is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
With DJ LeMahieu reclaiming duties at second base following a one-day respite, Torres will bow out of the starting nine in the series finale. Torres started in each of the Yankees' previous five games, going 5-for-19 with two home runs, an additional run and six RBI during that stretch.
May 3, 2022
Swats third homer
Torres went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Getting the start at second base and hitting seventh, Torres supplied the Yankees with all their offense on the night via a two-run shot in the fourth inning off Ross Stripling and an RBI single in the ninth. Torres may be re-discovering his 2019 form -- over his last 10 games, he's slashing .344/.353/.625 with a double, a triple, two of his three homers on the year, and 10 RBI.
Apr 30, 2022
Pops second homer
Torres went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 12-2 rout of the Royals.
ANALYSIS
He launched the Yankees' fourth and final homer of the night by taking Jake Brentz deep in the eighth inning. Torres is showing signs of life at the plate, and while Friday's long ball was only his second of the season, the 25-year-old is slashing .333/.364/.619 over his last seven games.
Apr 28, 2022
Resting Thursday
Torres is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
He'll retreat to the bench after going 3-for-11 with a double, triple, walk and three RBI while starting each of the past three games. With both Torres and Isaih Kiner-Falefa receiving days off, Marwin Gonzalez will be included in the Yankees' starting infield for only the third time this season.
Apr 27, 2022
Plates three runs Tuesday
Torres went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in Tuesday's 12-8 victory over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Torres started at DH and got plenty of value out of his lone hit of the game, stroking a bases-clearing triple in the seventh inning. It was the infielder's first triple since his rookie 2018 campaign. Torres has gotten at least one hit in each of his past five games and is slashing .462/.500/.692 with four RBI over that span.
Apr 21, 2022
On bench Thursday
Torres is on the bench for Thursday's game against Detroit.
ANALYSIS
Torres was on the bench for Opening Day before starting nine straight games, though he's now returned to the bench for two of the last three contests. He certainly hasn't hit as though he deserves an everyday role, as he's slashing .143/.205/.286 through 40 plate appearances. DJ LeMahieu starts at second base Thursday.
Apr 19, 2022
Sits after nine straight starts
Torres is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
For the first time since Opening Day, Torres will move to the bench, ending a streak of nine consecutive starts. Though Torres has essentially served as the Yankees' everyday second baseman while DJ LeMahieu has moved about the infield, the former hasn't been able to take advantage of the consistent playing time. Over his nine starts, Torres went 5-for-31 (.161 average) with one home run and two RBI.
Apr 14, 2022
Launches first homer
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two strikeouts during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
With two outs in the eighth inning, Torres took the first pitch he saw -- 93 mph fastball -- from Trevor Richards deep to center field, cutting Toronto's lead to 6-4. The home run was the lone bright spot for the middle infielder after he failed to get the ball out of the infield in his first three at-bats. Torres is currently in the midst of a four-game hitting streak, but he's also struck out four times over his last three games.
Apr 9, 2022
Starting at 2B Saturday
Torres is starting at second base and hitting seventh Saturday against the Red Sox, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Aaron Hicks is the odd man out Saturday, with Aaron Judge starting in center field. The Yankees have nine everyday-caliber players for eight spots, so when they are at full health, Torres, who sat on Opening Day, will sit more often than his fantasy managers may have anticipated. The Yankees seem intent on getting Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the lineup at shortstop for his defense.
Apr 8, 2022
Odd man out Opening Day
Torres isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's Opening Day matchup against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
It's not a major surprise, but the 25-year-old is nonetheless the odd man out in the Yankees infield after a significant reshuffling during the offseason. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will start at shortstop with DJ LeMahieu at second base and Josh Donaldson at the hot corner, leaving Torres to come off the bench against right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. It remains to be seen exactly how much time Torres will receive after posting a .697 OPS last year, but he'll at least be starting the 2022 campaign on the bench.
Mar 22, 2022
Gets $6.25M from Yankees
Torres and the Yankees agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $6.25 million contract to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
He'll be getting a $2.25 million raise after a 2021 season in which he submitted a career-low .697 OPS over 516 plate appearances. Though Torres has taken major steps backward in the power department since slugging 38 home runs in 2019, he wasn't a total zero for fantasy managers last season thanks largely to the career-high 14 steals he provided. Even if Torres remains active as a runner during the upcoming season, he may not have as clear of a path to high-volume plate appearances compared to previous years. With the recent re-signing of Anthony Rizzo plus the additions of Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Torres will be battling with those three plus DJ LeMahieu for one of the four spots in the Yankees infield when all five are healthy.
Mar 15, 2022
Infield additions muddle role
Torres' starting role for 2022 is in question following Tuesday's re-signing of Anthony Rizzo and the recent acquisitions of Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres had 62 homers and 167 RBI across his first two big-league seasons, but over the past two years he's managed only 12 home runs and 67 RBI in 169 contests. The drop off was cause for concern heading into 2022, and the Yankees now boast a deeper infield group. Kiner-Falefa has a strong glove and should remain at shortstop, leaving Torres and DJ LeMahieu to potentially split time at the keystone with Donaldson at third base and Rizzo at first. However, Donaldson could see more action as the designated hitter in his age-36 season, which would open up opportunities across the infield. It remains to be seen exactly how the Yankees split up the playing time, but Torres could be the odd man out for the starting infield unless LeMahieu primarily operates as a super-utility player.
Oct 1, 2021
Tallies ninth homer
Torres went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres was one of three Yankees to homer in the sixth inning. He now has nine home runs on the season, three of which have come in last 17 starts. In that same span, he's also collected eight RBI and scored 11 runs. This hot stretch has bumped Torres' line to .261/.333/.368 across 504 plate appearances on the campaign.
Sep 30, 2021
Three hits in loss
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
It's been a tough season for the 24-year-old, both in the field and at the plate, but he's at least putting together a good finish. Torres is slashing .294/.355/.412 through 24 games in September with two homers, two steals, seven RBI and 13 runs.
Sep 25, 2021
Pops eighth homer
Torres went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 8-3 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
His solo shot in the seventh inning off Martin Perez capped the scoring on the night. Torres extended his hitting streak to 10 games with the performance, a stretch during which he's batting .389 (14-for-36), but Friday's homer was only his eighth of the year and second in 20 contests since he returned to the lineup in early September.
Sep 20, 2021
Reaches base three times
Torres went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Monday's 4-3 win over Texas.
ANALYSIS
Torres knocked an RBI single as part of the Yankees three-run third inning. He has hits in 10 of his last 11 games, going 13-for-41 (.317) during that span. The 224-year-old infielder is slashing .256/.328/.352 with 46 RBI and 26 extra-base hits through 471 plate appearances this season.
Sep 16, 2021
Notches another steal
Torres went 2-for-3 with a walk, a run and a stolen base Wednesday in a win over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
For the third straight game, Torres started at second base, which is likely to be the case throughout most of the remainder of the season. He was one of two Yankees with multiple hits in the contest and also contributed his 14th stolen base of the campaign. Torres has gone 6-for-19 with a home run, two RBI, four runs and two steals over his past five games.
Sep 15, 2021
Swipes bag, commits error Tuesday
Torres went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's win over Baltimore. He also committed his 19th fielding error of the campaign.
ANALYSIS
Yankees manager Aaron Boone recently announced that Torres will be moving to second base for the remainder of the season due to his fielding problems at shortstop, but the change didn't seem to help matters Tuesday. Torres bobbled a grounder in the sixth inning that resulted in an error, though Baltimore didn't capitalize on the mistake. On the plus side, Torres also swiped his 13th bag of the campaign, which is one more than he stole in his first three seasons combined.
Sep 13, 2021
Moving to second base
Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that he plans on playing Torres primarily at second base for the rest of the season, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. Torres will start at the keystone and bat seventh in the Yankees' make-up game with the Twins.
ANALYSIS
According to Adler, Torres' continued defensive issues at shortstop over the past week had started to weigh on him, and the 24-year-old was receptive to a move down the defensive spectrum when Boone proposed the change. Gio Urshela will get an off day Monday, but he's expected to take over as the Yankees' primary shortstop the rest of the way beginning with Tuesday's game in Baltimore. For fantasy purposes, Torres will retain eligibility at shortstop heading into 2022, but even if he starts at the second base in each of the Yankees' final 19 games of the season, he may not have eligibility at the keystone in certain leagues at the beginning of next year.
Sep 13, 2021
Ends homer drought
Torres went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 7-6 loss to the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres continued his solid weekend Sunday with a sixth-inning two-run shot off Mets reliever Jeurys Familia. The long ball was his first since July 21, ending a 25-game drought, and gives the shortstop seven on the season. After hitting 38 home runs in 144 games in 2019, Torres has regressed to 10 combined in 150 games during the last two seasons.
Sep 8, 2021
Benched in second straight
Torres remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres will be on the bench for the second straight contest and the third time in five contests while Andrew Velazquez draws another start at shortstop. Since returning from a sprained thumb last weekend, Torres has gone 3-for-13 with no extra-base hits in four games, dropping his OPS to a career-worst .672 over 103 games. Torres is still expected to move forward as the Yankees' primary shortstop, but his standing atop the depth chart looks to be shaky.
Sep 7, 2021
Riding pine Tuesday
Torres isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been in the lineup for three of the four games since he returned from the injured list, and he's gone 3-for-13 with two runs, an RBI and four strikeouts during that time. Andrew Velazquez will take his place at shortstop and bat ninth.
Sep 4, 2021
Heads to bench
Torres is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Torres just returned to action Friday after missing three-plus weeks with a sprained left thumb, and it seems the Yankees are playing it safe and easing Torres back into action after he played in only three rehab games. Andrew Velazquez will start at shortstop and bat eighth against righty Chris Ellis.
Sep 3, 2021
No hits in return
Torres went 0-for-4 in Friday's 4-3 extra-innings win over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Torres missed nearly a month with a sprained left thumb, and he showed a little rust at the plate with his 0-fer performance. Prior to the injury, he had hit safely in 17 of 22 games coming out of the All-Star break, posting a .300/.337/.500 slash line in that span. He should take over as the Yankees' everyday shortstop going forward.
Sep 3, 2021
Starting Friday
Torres is starting Friday versus the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The shortstop was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday following a thumb injury. He's batting seventh as the Yankees face the Orioles ace John Means.
Sep 3, 2021
Returns from injured list
Torres (thumb) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been sidelined for nearly a month by a sprained left thumb, but he'll rejoin the big-league club after a three-game rehab stint with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The 24-year-old exited Thursday's rehab game after being hit by a pitch on the left hand, though his removal was apparently precautionary since he's still returning from the injured list Friday as scheduled.
Sep 2, 2021
Leaves rehab game after HBP
Torres (thumb) was removed from Thursday's rehab game after being struck by a pitch, per a video posted by writer Matt Bufano.
ANALYSIS
It's not immediately clear if Torres experienced some sort of setback, but he did look at his left hand and shake it before immediately walking off the field. His status will be updated again when more information is available.
Aug 29, 2021
Expected to return Friday
Torres (thumb) is expected to be reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres will appear in rehab games Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and he's slated to rejoin the major-league club ahead of Friday's series opener against the Orioles. The 24-year-old suffered a sprained left thumb Aug. 8 but is slated to return to action after missing just under a month.
Aug 28, 2021
Rehab assignment scheduled
Torres (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Somerset on Saturday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres began working out at Double-A Somerset during the week, and he'll remain with the minor-league club to begin his rehab assignment. The 24-year-old has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 and seems to be on track to rejoin the major-league club sometime in early September.
Aug 26, 2021
Nearing game action
Torres (thumb) could start a rehab assignment Sunday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been working out at Double-A Somerset, though it's not necessarily clear that's where he'd return to game action. Regardless, this is a positive step as it appears that Torres has felt no lingering pain or experienced a setback with his injury despite ramping up activity. A return in early September remains realistic.
Aug 23, 2021
Approaching rehab assignment
Torres (thumb) hopes to begin a rehab assignment next week, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres took dry swings and fielded grounders last week, and he'll report to Double-A Somerset to work out throughout this week. As long as the 24-year-old continues to trend in the right direction, the Yankees are optimistic that he'll return to game action with the minor-league club next week. Torres has been on the injured list since Aug. 9 and will likely remain away from the major-league club until early September.
Aug 20, 2021
Showing improvement
Torres (thumb) took dry swings and fielded grounders Friday, Max Goodman of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The swelling in Torres' left thumb has mostly subsided, allowing him to began to build up toward a return. The infielder is eligible to return from the injured list but will likely need several more days to get fully back up to speed. Per MLB.com, Torres could pick up a bat for the first time since suffering the injury sometime this weekend.
Aug 17, 2021
Puts in on-field workout
Torres (thumb) was spotted Tuesday taking part in an on-field workout prior to the Yankees' doubleheader with the Red Sox, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
According to Kuty, Torres was sporting a protective guard over his sprained left thumb, but he didn't seem too inhibited during his workout. Manager Aaron Boone said just over a week ago that he expected Torres' injury would keep him on the shelf for 10-to-20 days, so the 24-year-old can't be considered a lock to make it back from the injured list when first eligible this weekend.
Aug 9, 2021
May miss more than minimum
Torres' sprained left thumb is expected to sideline him for 10 to 20 days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base Sunday. It came at an unfortunate time for the young shortstop, as he was just starting to heat up at the plate, recording four multi-hit performances over his last six games. He'll now likely be out until sometime in late August, though the Yankees should be able to provide a clearer timeline after he visits with specialists in the next few days.
Aug 9, 2021
Lands on injured list
Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left thumb.
ANALYSIS
Manager Aaron Boone expressed concern after Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's loss to the Mariners, and the shortstop will end up requiring a stint on the injured list. It's not known how long the 24-year-old is expected to be sidelined, though he won't be eligible to be activated until Aug. 19. It's a tough blow for the Yankees, who are already without Gary Sanchez (COVID-19), Anthony Rizzo (COVID-19), Gio Urshela (hamstring) and numerous pitchers. Andrew Velazquez had his contract selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to bolster New York's depth at shortstop in the meantime.
Aug 9, 2021
Lands on injured list
Torres was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a sprained left thumb.
ANALYSIS
Manager Aaron Boone expressed concern after Torres suffered the injury while sliding into second base during Sunday's loss to the Mariners, and the shortstop will end up requiring a stint on the injured list. It's not known how long the 24-year-old is expected to be sidelined, though he won't be eligible to be activated until Aug. 19. It's a tough blow for the Yankees, who are already without Gary Sanchez (COVID-19), Anthony Rizzo (COVID-19), Gio Urshela (hamstring) and numerous pitchers. Andrew Velazquez had his contract selected from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to bolster New York's depth at shortstop in the meantime.
Aug 8, 2021
Suffers thumb injury
Torres suffered a thumb injury while sliding into second base in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Sunday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the ninth inning. The 24-year-old will undergo an X-ray and MRI to determine the extent of the issue, and manager Aaron Boone said after the game that he's somewhat concerned about the injury.
Aug 8, 2021
Suffers thumb injury
Torres suffered a thumb injury while sliding into second base in Sunday's 2-0 loss to the Mariners, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double and a strikeout in Sunday's contest, but he was replaced defensively in the top of the ninth inning. The 24-year-old will undergo an X-ray and MRI to determine the extent of the issue, and manager Aaron Boone said after the game that he's somewhat concerned about the injury.
Aug 7, 2021
Not in Saturday's lineup
Torres isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Torres has gone 6-for-15 with three doubles, five RBI, a run and a stolen base across the last four games, and he'll get his first day off in over a month. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
Jul 25, 2021
Swipes two bags Saturday
Torres went 1-for-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Saturday's 4-3 victory versus Boston.
ANALYSIS
In addition to notching two steals, Torres plated the game-winning run with his single to right field in the eighth inning. The shortstop is up to nine thefts on the season, which leads the team and is already his single-season career high. Torres has collected exactly one hit in each of his past seven games, batting .318 and racking up three homers and three steals over that span.
Jul 23, 2021
Drives in two
Torres went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Red Sox on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Torres produced the game's first run with a groundout in the fourth inning and added another RBI with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. He also swiped his seventh bag of the campaign in the sixth frame. During his current five-game hit streak, the shortstop has gone 5-for-15 with three homers and six RBI.
Jul 22, 2021
Power surge continues
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Torres took Cristopher Sanchez yard in the fourth inning to record his sixth homer of the season. While that total is a disappointing mark, Torres now has three home runs in his last four games. Despite the recent hot stretch, Torres is still slugging just .339 and has registered a 90 wRC+ across 337 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jul 18, 2021
Goes yard again
Torres went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, an additional RBI, two walks and a strikeout in a 9-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Torres opened the game's scoring with a solo home run in the second, walked in the fourth, and brought home a run with his seventh-inning walk. He now has homers in consecutive games, though that brings his total to just five this season in 80 games after hitting three in 42 games in 2020. He'll look to continue the momentum with a short series against Philadelphia beginning Tuesday.
Jul 18, 2021
Ends homer drought
Torres went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk Saturday in the Yankees' 3-1 win over the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres' 380-foot blast off Hirokazu Sawamura in the sixth inning ended a five-and-a-half-week long home run drought for the 24-year-old. With a .239/.325/.316 slash line and just four long balls over 324 plate appearances on the season, Torres has been one of the bigger early-round fantasy disappointments among players who haven't missed significant time due to injury.
Jul 7, 2021
In Wednesday's lineup
Torres (hamstring) is batting sixth and playing shortstop Wednesday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
The infielder appears to have recovered from the hamstring cramps that kept him out of action for Tuesday's series opener. Torres is hitting just .147 in his last ten games, though he has walked eight times in that span.
Jul 6, 2021
Managing hamstring issue
Torres is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners while dealing with hamstring cramps, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
The injury apparently surfaced during Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, resulting in Torres sitting out the nightcap. Manager Aaron Boone doesn't believe it's a serious injury, and the infielder isn't currently scheduled to undergo any medical testing.
Jul 6, 2021
On bench Tuesday
Torres is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.
ANALYSIS
Torres also sat Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, and he finds himself on the bench again Tuesday. Gio Urshela will shift to shortstop and DJ LeMahieu to third base while Rougned Odor covers the keystone.
Jul 4, 2021
On bench for nightcap
Torres isn't starting the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets.
ANALYSIS
Torres will get a breather after he went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's matinee. Gio Urshela will take over at shortstop while Rougned Odor enters the lineup at second base.
Jun 30, 2021
Steals fifth bag
Torres went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a walk a run and a stolen base during Tuesday's win over the Angels.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old brought home two runs on a single during the fourth inning, and he notched a stolen base two frames later after hitting another single. Torres entered Tuesday's contest in a 3-for-42 slump, and it was his first run scored since June 10 and first RBI since June 6, spans of 14 and 17 games, respectively.
Jun 24, 2021
Day off Thursday
Torres will sit Thursday against the Royals.
ANALYSIS
Torres will get a day off to clear his head following a slump which has seen him go 1-for-26 over his last eight games. Tyler Wade starts at shortstop in his absence.
Jun 18, 2021
Good to go Friday
Torres (back) is starting at shortstop and batting third Friday against the A's.
ANALYSIS
Torres was removed from Thursday's game with back stiffness, but he's back in the lineup Friday since the injury isn't s serious concern. The 24-year-old is mired in a 1-for-18 slump over his past five games.
Jun 17, 2021
Back issue not deemed serious
Torres was removed from Thursday's game with back stiffness, but the injury is not considered serious, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Aaron Boone said that Torres "tweaked his back a little bit," but he also added that the injury doesn't appear serious. It's unclear if Torres will be able to return Friday as the team opens a weekend series against Oakland, though it doesn't appear that he will be in line for a lengthy absence.
Jun 17, 2021
Removed with back stiffness
Torres was removed from Thursday's game against the Blue Jays with lower back stiffness, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres exited in the middle of Thursday's game, with Rougned Odor taking over at second base and Tyler Wade at shortstop. It's unclear how the injury occured, though Torres is set to undergo further evaluation Friday.
Jun 11, 2021
Records three hits
Torres went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Thursday's loss against the Twins.
ANALYSIS
Torres has been seeing the ball extremely well of late and has hit safely in six of his last eight contests, recording five multi-hit appearances in that stretch. The star shortstop endured a rough start to the campaign but has turned things around and his average has climbed to a very respectable .279 on the season.
Jun 7, 2021
Collects two hits, steals base
Torres went 2-for-5 with a double, run, RBI and stolen base in Sunday's extra-inning loss to the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
The shortstop maintained his recent hot hitting, notching his third multi-hit game over his past five contests. During that stretch, he has gone 7-for-18 with a homer, two doubles and four RBI. Sunday's stolen base was his fourth in six attempts this season.
Jun 5, 2021
Socks three-run homer
Torres went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Boston.
ANALYSIS
The shortstop's fourth-inning long ball was the biggest of the Yankees' six hits Saturday. Torres hadn't homered since May 21 versus the White Sox. He's posted a .268/.350/.358 slash line with three homers, 22 RBI, 18 runs scored and three stolen bases across 203 plate appearances.
Jun 1, 2021
Sitting Tuesday
Torres is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays.
ANALYSIS
Torres has struggled at the plate over the last seven games, collecting just three hits (zero XBH) across 24 at-bats. He'll take a seat Tuesday as Gio Urshela slides over to shortstop and DJ LeMahieu mans the hot corner.
May 24, 2021
Remains hot at plate
Torres went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Sunday's 5-4 win over the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
The shortstop put New York up early with a two-run single in the first inning. He added two more hits the rest of the way and now has four multi-hit performances over his past five games. During that stretch, Torres is batting .611 (11-for-18) with a home run, a double, a stolen base and eight RBI.
May 22, 2021
Drives in four runs
Torres went 3-for-4 with a double, four RBI and two runs during Saturday's 7-0 win against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old brought home both runs of Friday's win over Chicago, and he added four more RBI during Saturday's contest. Torres is 21-for-61 (.344 averaged) with two homers, four doubles, 14 RBI and nine runs over his past 16 games.
May 21, 2021
Plays hero Friday
Torres went 2-for-4 with a home run and a walk-off RBI single Friday against the White Sox.
ANALYSIS
He also had a pair of strikeouts, but overall he played the offensive hero in this 2-1 win. Torres is hitting .316 with two home runs and two steals over his last 15 games.
May 20, 2021
Steals a base in return to lineup
Torres went 2-for-2 with a walk in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Torres made his return to the lineup for the first time since May 11 after he tested positive for COVID-19. The 24-year-old reached in all three plate appearances and notched his third stolen base of the season in the seventh inning. He's slashing .246/.340/.310 with a home run, 10 RBI and 12 runs scored but has yet to get it going in the power department after combining for 62 home runs over his first two major league seasons.
May 19, 2021
Returns to lineup
Torres (COVID-19) is batting fifth and playing shortstop Wednesday against the Rangers.
ANALYSIS
Positive COVID-19 tests have kept Torres out of action since May 11, but the shortstop finally returns to New York's starting lineup. Torres has struggled at the plate this season, but was beginning to heat up before going to the COVID-19 list.
May 18, 2021
Joining team, could play Wednesday
Torres (illness) is joining the team in Texas and could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 last week, but he was cleared by the joint committee and is traveling to join the Yankees on Tuesday. It appears likely Torres will be back for Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers, barring any setbacks.
May 15, 2021
Still testing positive
Torres (COVID-19) remains positive for the virus and is quarantining in Tampa, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.
ANALYSIS
This update all but guarantees that Torres will not return to the Yankees for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Rather, next week's series in Texas appears to be the best-case scenario for the shortstop's return.
May 15, 2021
Out of Saturday's lineup
Torres (COVID-19) is not returning to the lineup Saturday against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
ANALYSIS
Manager Aaron Boone has expressed optimism in the shortstop's chances of returning this weekend. Because he's fully vaccinated, COVID protocols dictate that a lack of symptoms and two negative tests would allow for Torres' removal from the COVID-19 list.
May 15, 2021
Could return this weekend
Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Torres (COVID-19 IL) could rejoin the Yankees "real soon," Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday after testing positive for the coronavirus, but he is reportedly asymptomatic. Since the shortstop is fully vaccinated, he could return earlier than 10 days if he has no symptoms and tests negative for the virus at least twice. Gio Urshela (knee) and Tyler Wade have covered the shortstop position for New York in the two games that Torres has been out.
May 13, 2021
Tests positive for coronavirus
The Yankees announced Thursday that Torres will be placed on the COVID-19 injured list after he tested positive for the coronavirus, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres becomes the eighth member of the Yankees' traveling party and only player known to have tested positive for the coronavirus. The diagnosis is especially troubling for Torres, given that he previously contracted the virus last offseason and was fully vaccinated. New York recalled Miguel Andujar from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as a replacement on the active roster for Torres, who will need to complete a quarantine period and test negative before he's cleared to return from the IL.
May 13, 2021
Will remain out Thursday
Torres won't play in Thursday's game against the Rays out of "an abundance of caution" while the MLB and MLBPA joint committee continue to review the results of his COVID-19 tests, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Yankees already have seven confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their coaching and support staff, but no players have been added to the COVID-19 injured list at this point. New York is hopeful to gain clarity on Torres' situation by the end of the day, which could allow the shortstop to return to action Friday in Baltimore if he confirmed to have tested negative.
May 12, 2021
Sitting while awaiting test results
Torres is not in the lineup Wednesday as a precaution while awaiting COVID-19 test results, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old previously tested positive for the virus and is fully vaccinated, so he should be back with the team within a day or two, assuming he continues to test negative. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in Torres' place Wednesday.
May 9, 2021
Hits first homer of 2021
Torres went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Torres hit a walkoff single in Saturday's win over Washington, and he blasted his first home run of the season in the sixth inning Sunday. The 24-year-old hasn't displayed much power early in the season, as he's slashing .242/.336/.308 with a homer, 12 runs and 10 RBI in 32 games.
May 8, 2021
Hits walkoff single
Torres went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI in Saturday's win over Washington.
ANALYSIS
Both of Torres' hits were huge for the Yankees. He tied the game in the bottom of the ninth with an RBI single, then won it with a walkoff single in the bottom of the 11th, a perfectly placed mishit that didn't get past pitcher Tanner Rainey but was enough to get the run home.
May 5, 2021
On base three times Tuesday
Torres went 0-for-2 with three walks, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Astros.
ANALYSIS
While the 24-year-old wasn't able to extend his five-game hitting streak, he did reach base for the ninth straight game. Torres is putting his sluggish start to the season behind him, and while he's still looking for his first homer of the year, he's now slashing .240/.345/.290 with two steals, seven RBI and nine runs through 27 contests.
May 2, 2021
Gets Sunday off
Torres is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
ANALYSIS
Torres will retreat to the bench for the second time this season, just as he's starting to settle into a groove at the plate. He's currently in the midst of a five-game hitting streak during which he's collected three doubles, but Torres remains without a home run on the season. Gio Urshela will shift over from third base to spell Torres at shortstop in the series finale with Detroit.
May 1, 2021
Collects three RBI
Torres went 2-for-4 with three RBI during Saturday's 6-4 win over Detroit.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old delivered his first multi-RBI performance of the season by going 2-for-4 with RISP on Saturday. Torres was off to a slow start in 2021, but he's now riding a modest five-game hit streak and is 8-for-21 with three doubles, a walk, five RBI and two runs during that stretch.
Apr 29, 2021
Records RBI in win
Torres went 2-for-5 with a double, a RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-0 victory over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
The infielder was a .250 hitter during the first week of the season and his numbers have gotten no better, with the average now at .233 and Wednesday's RBI being just his third of 2021. That being said, Torres has recorded multiple hits in consecutive games and, much like his team, appears ready to turn the corner and put his early-season struggles behind him. The power seems to have escaped the 24-year-old's game, as he hit just three homers last year and has yet to hit one in 2021 after launching 38 in 2019.
Apr 23, 2021
Raps three hits Thursday
Torres went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run in a victory over Cleveland on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Torres came into the contest having collected just three hits over his past 23 at-bats, but he matched that hit total with a trio of singles Thursday. The multi-hit effort was his first of the season, and the RBI was his first since April 11. The shortstop is off to a slow start to the campaign, slashing .219/.315/.250 with no home runs and only two RBI.
Apr 14, 2021
Rejoins lineup
Torres (finger) will start at shortstop and bat fifth Wednesday against the Blue Jays, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres checks back into the lineup after he was rested for the first time this season in Tuesday's 7-3 loss while he dealt with a jammed finger. The injury apparently isn't provided any complications for Torres in the field or at the plate, so he looks like he'll be able to handle his normal everyday role moving forward. Before jamming his finger, Torres had gotten off to a slow start to the season with eight hits -- seven singles and one double -- and a career-worst 27.3 percent strikeout rate through 44 plate appearances.
Apr 13, 2021
Day-to-day with jammed finger
Torres, who is out of Tuesday's lineup, jammed his ring finger in Monday's game, but the imaging was clean and manager Aaron Boone expects him to return to the lineup Wednesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
He jammed it while diving back into the bag, and while he is still sore, the Yankees are saying he will miss just one game. Gio Urshela is starting at shortstop while DJ LeMahieu starts at third base.
Apr 13, 2021
Out of Tuesday's lineup
Torres is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
He is hitting .205 with a 12:5 K:BB in 10 games so far this season. To make matters worse, he has zero home runs, but he has at least chipped in a stolen base. Gio Urshela starts at shortstop while DJ LeMahieu starts at the hot corner.
Apr 7, 2021
Moves into two hole
Torres will start at shortstop and bat second Wednesday against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
The 24-year-old has batted out of either the fourth or fifth spot in the lineup in each of the Yankees' first five games, but he'll slide into the two hole with Aaron Judge (side) sitting out the series finale. Torres heads into Wednesday's contest with a five-game hit streak on the line, but only one of his five hits (a double) has gone for extra bases.
Mar 19, 2021
Hitting well this spring
Torres is slashing .320/.370/.600 with two homers, three RBI and a stolen base in 10 Grapefruit League games.
ANALYSIS
Torres had a down season in 2020, batting just .243 with three homers in 160 plate appearances after smashing 38 long balls in 2019. The 24-year-old will get a chance to bounce back as New York's everyday shortstop this season, and he could be a value pick in fantasy drafts if he's able to return near his numbers from two seasons ago.
Jan 15, 2021
Avoids arbitration
Torres and the Yankees reached a one-year, $4 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Even after the Yankees re-signed DJ LeMahieu on Friday, Torres and New York won't require arbitration for his 2021 contract since the two sides reached an agreement shortly before Friday's deadline. The shortstop struggled over a limited sample in 2020, hitting .243 with three home runs and 16 RBI over 42 contests but will attempt to return to form in 2021.
Oct 9, 2020
Smacks two-run homers
Torres 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk during Thursday's Game 4 win over Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old was 2-for-10 with three walks and five strikeouts through the first three games of the series, but he broke out to power the Yankees' offense in Game 4. Torres has a .450/.593/.750 slash line with two homers in 27 plate appearances this postseason.
Sep 30, 2020
Knocks in three
Torres went 4-for-4 with a two-run homer while knocking in three Tuesday to defeat the Indians in Game 1 of the Wild Card Round.
ANALYSIS
Torres hit a two-run homer off Shane Bieber in the fifth inning, ultimately resulting in him being pulled from the game. The 23-year-old proceeded to record three other hits and a walk, contributing to the Yankees domination of the Indians. Torres slashed .243/.356/.368 in the 2020 regular season as he provided a spark for the Yankees while hitting seventh in the lineup.
Sep 26, 2020
Receives day off Saturday
Torres isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Torres is the only regular starter not in the lineup, but manager Aaron Boone said before the game that he's fine. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence Saturday.
Sep 26, 2020
Steals late base in loss
Torres went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Marlins.
ANALYSIS
Torres got on base for the first time with a walk to open the bottom of the 10th and would later steal second in the inning but did not score. The 23-year-old is hitting .242/.359/.371 with three home runs, 16 RBI and 17 runs scored in 41 games this season.
Sep 22, 2020
Brings home two runs
Torres went 3-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBI during Tuesday's 12-1 win over Toronto.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old entered with a .981 OPS in September and continued his strong run at the plate in Tuesday's blowout. Torres has a .262/.375/.402 slash line with three homers, 17 runs and 16 RBI in 38 games this season.
Sep 19, 2020
Not starting Saturday
Torres isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
Torres returned to the lineup Thursday after nursing a minor quad injury, but he'll get a day off Saturday as the Yankees ease him back into action. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his stead.
Sep 18, 2020
Goes yard in return
Torres went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 10-7 win over the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
In his first game back in the starting lineup after nursing a minor quad injury, Torres launched one of a club-record five homers in the fourth inning. The 23-year-old is slashing .259/.365/.407 through 34 games with a disappointing three homers and 14 RBI.
Sep 17, 2020
Returns to lineup
Torres (quad) is starting Thursday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres wasn't in the starting nine over the last three games, but he'll return to action for the team's series finale against the Blue Jays. His absence appeared to be precautionary, and he should be available for the Yankees going forward as long as he doesn't experience any setbacks.
Sep 16, 2020
Remains sidelined Wednesday
Torres (quad) isn't starting Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres will sit for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a quad issue. However, he could be available as a pinch hitter once again. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.
Sep 15, 2020
Sitting with quad issue
Torres isn't in Tuesday's lineup due to a quadriceps issue, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres isn't in the lineup for a second consecutive game, and manager Aaron Boone said that he's being held out as a precaution. He served as a pinch hitter Sunday and will be available to do so once again Tuesday, but Boone said that he doesn't want to risk a more serious injury by starting him.
Sep 15, 2020
Not in lineup Tuesday
Torres isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
ANALYSIS
Torres is currently riding a five-game hitting streak, but he'll retreat to the bench for a second consecutive game. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.
Sep 14, 2020
Comes through as pinch hitter
Torres slugged a two-run double as a pinch hitter in Saturday's win over Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
Torres was slated for a day off but was called upon to pinch hit in the bottom of the eighth inning. He came through with a clutch double to plate two runs and break a 1-1 tie. The hit marked Torres' fifth straight game with a base knock, and he has gone 7-for-14 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI over that span.
Sep 13, 2020
Day off Sunday
Torres is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
He has been swinging a hot bat, going 6-for-13 with one home run and two doubles over his last four games. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop and bat ninth in his stead.
Sep 9, 2020
Fuels Yankees to win
Torres went 2-for-5 with a home run and four total RBI in the Yankees' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
After missing over two weeks with a hamstring injury, Torres left the yard for the first time in four games since his return. It was just Torres' second home run through 94 at-bats in 2020. He averaged a long ball every 17.5 at-bats through his previous two campaigns. Nonetheless, he improved his average to .234 with Wednesday's strong showing.
Sep 9, 2020
Fuels Yankees to win
Torres went 2-for-5 with a home run and four total RBI in the Yankees' 7-2 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
After missing over two weeks with a hamstring injury, Torres left the yard for the first time in four games since his return. It was just Torres' second home run through 94 at-bats in 2020. He averaged a long ball every 17.5 at-bats through his previous two campaigns. Nonetheless, he improved his average to .234 with Wednesday's strong showing.
Sep 6, 2020
Sitting out Sunday
Torres is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
There has been no mention of a setback with Torres' hamstring; it seems the Yankees are just playing it safe and easing the 23-year-old back into action. Tyler Wade starts at short, batting ninth.
Sep 5, 2020
Gets aboard twice in return
Torres (hamstring) went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Torres missed two weeks with a hamstring strain, but he was solid in his return. He played the full game defensively at shortstop and batted third. The 23-year-old is slashing .235/.347/.309 with a homer, six RBI and nine runs scored through 25 contests. The double was his third of the year.
Sep 5, 2020
Officially reinstated
Torres (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Torres beat his return timetable by a large margin, and he'll be available for the injury-riddled Yankees on Saturday. The 23-year-old should resume his role as the team's primary shortstop going forward, but it's possible that the Yankees could monitor his workload early on to prevent further injury.
Sep 5, 2020
'Good chance' to return Saturday
Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that there's a "good chance" Torres (hamstring) is activated Saturday, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres has dealt with a hamstring strain for just over two weeks, and he appears to be far ahead of his initial 3-to-6 week timeline. He participated in a scrimmage at the Yankees' alternate training site late this week and could return to action as soon as Saturday against the Orioles.
Sep 4, 2020
Could return Sunday
Torres (hamstring) could return to the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres has missed just over two weeks with a hamstring strain. At one point, general manager Brian Cashman stated that the shortstop would miss 3-to-6 weeks, but he appears to be ahead of that schedule. He took part in a scrimmage at the Yankees' alternate training site Friday and is expected to join his teammates Saturday, though he may not be activated until the following day.
Sep 2, 2020
Hopeful to return Friday
Torres (hamstring) hopes to return to the Yankees on Friday, Anthony Reiber of Newsday reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres will report to the team's alternate training site Thursday and said he likely won't need much time to get ready before rejoining the team, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. The 23-year-old is well ahead of his return timeline, but the Yankees could potentially ease him back into action once he returns to prevent a long-term issue.
Sep 1, 2020
Could return over weekend
Torres (hamstring) could return to the lineup at some point during the Yankees' weekend series in Baltimore, source reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres seems to be well ahead of the 3-to-6-week timeline given by general manager Brian Cashman as recently as last Friday. He remains without a specific target date as he works his way back from a left hamstring strain, but he's expected to head to the Yankees' alternate training site for a few days to get some at-bats in soon before being activated shortly thereafter.
Aug 31, 2020
Getting close to return
Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Torres (hamstring) was "getting close" to returning from the injured list, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
ANALYSIS
"Close" is of course a relative term, and Torres' exact return date remains unclear, but this certainly seems to be good news for the young infielder. Torres indicated when he landed on the injured list back on Aug. 21 that he expected to miss just two weeks, though general manager Brian Cashman later gave him a 3-to-6-week timeline. Unless "getting close" implies an absence of at least 11 more days, it appears that Cashman's timeline may have been overly pessimistic.
Aug 30, 2020
Making progress in recovery
Yankees manager Aaron Boone stated Saturday that Torres is making strides in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
"He's doing better than I would have anticipated at this point. He's getting close," Boone indicated. Torres was given a 2-3 week timeline when the injury was initially diagnosed, and general manager Brian Cashman pushed that estimate to 3-6 weeks Friday. Given Boone's comments Saturday, it appears the shortstop could be able to return at the early end of that timeframe, if not sooner.
Aug 28, 2020
Out 3-6 weeks
Torres (hamstring/quad) will be sidelined for "anywhere from 3-6 weeks", according to general manager Brian Cashman, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
If it's the long end of that timeline, Torres' regular season is over, and even if it's the short end, he will return with a little over a week left in the regular season. DJ LeMahieu (thumb) could return this weekend to work with Tyler Wade as the Yankees' double-play duo going forward.
Aug 24, 2020
IL move official
The Yankees placed Torres (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list Monday.
ANALYSIS
Torres' move to the IL was a forgone conclusion after manager Aaron Boone told Bryan Hoch of MLB.com on Saturday that the shortstop would be sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks, but the Yankees waited a few days to make the transaction official after the team had its weekend series versus the Mets postponed. Boone said that Tyler Wade will serve as the Yankees' primary shortstop until Torres is deemed ready to return from the IL.
Aug 23, 2020
Aiming to return in two weeks
Torres (hamstring) said Sunday that he's hopeful to return from the 10-day injured list in two weeks, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. "I'm hopeful that it will be two [weeks], but it's about finding that balance of not coming back too early so I can stay healthy the rest of the season," Torres said.
ANALYSIS
Yankees manager Aaron Boone estimated Saturday that Torres would be sidelined for 2-to-3 weeks with the strained left hamstring, so the player is seemingly optimistic that he'll be able to reach the short end of that recovery timeline. According to Erik Boland of Newsday, Torres was on the field Sunday for the Yankees' full-squad workout, but the shortstop estimated that he was only going through light activities at about "50 percent." Torres said he expects to advance to full activities -- including facing live pitching -- at some point during the upcoming week, but until he's ready to go, Boone suggested that Tyler Wade would serve as the Yankees' primary shortstop, per Boland.
Aug 22, 2020
Out for 2-3 weeks
Torres' estimated timeline to return from a strained quadriceps and hamstring is 2-3 weeks, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was moved to the Yankees' 10-day injured list Friday after an MRI revealed strains in his left hamstring and quadriceps. Many were hoping Torres would be able to return after the minimum 10 days but that will not be the case in this instance. Best-case scenario, Torres will be back Sept. 4 as he is one of many Yankees who have recently gone down with an injury.
Aug 21, 2020
Placed on 10-day injured list
Torres landed on the 10-day injured list with a mild left hamstring strain Friday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres' MRI on his tight left hamstring revealed merely a mild strain, but that's enough to keep him out of action for over a week. Whether or not he'll be able to return after the minimum 10 days remains to be seen. Tyler Wade and Thairo Estrada will be the primary options at shortstop while he remains out.
Aug 21, 2020
Trip to injured list expected
Torres (hamstring) is expected to head to the injured list, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres left Thursday's game against the Rays with a tight left hamstring and underwent an MRI on Friday. While the results of that test have not yet been released, early indications are that the injury is serious enough to keep him out of action for at least 10 days. Whether or not he'll need a longer absence remains to be seen.
Aug 21, 2020
MRI looming
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Torres (hamstring) would undergo an MRI on Friday after exiting Thursday's 10-5 loss to the Rays with left hamstring tightness, ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres sustained the injury when he stumbled out of the batter's box while attempting to run out a groundball in the bottom of the third inning. The Yankees will await the results of Torres' MRI before deciding whether he'll require a trip to the IL, but at the very least, the shortstop seems unlikely to be ready for the team's next game Saturday against the Mets. New York has already lost DJ LeMahieu (thumb), Aaron Judge (calf) and Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) to the injured list within the past two weeks, so the potential loss of another one of their top hitters in Torres would further weaken a squad that has lost three straight games to fall a half game behind the Rays in the AL East standings.
Aug 20, 2020
Dealing with hamstring tightness
Torres left Thursday's game against the Rays with left hamstring tightness.
ANALYSIS
Torres suffered the injury while running to first base and was replaced by Thairo Estrada. He's being further evaluated, and a better timetable for how much time he'll miss could come into focus once the results are known.
Aug 20, 2020
Exits with possible injury
Torres exited Thursday's game against the Rays with a possible injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres stumbled while running to first base and may have injured himself in the process. Thairo Estrada entered the game in his place. Torres should be considered day-to-day until he's further evaluated.
Aug 18, 2020
Struggling in field
Torres committed two throwing errors and skipped a ball in the dirt during Monday's victory over Boston. He has six errors on the season, most among MLB shortstops.
ANALYSIS
Torres hasn't shown much with the bat this year -- he's slashing .246/.358/.319 and has hit only one home run -- so his defensive lapses stand out more than when he's making up for them with production at the plate. For now, manager Aaron Boone appears unconcerned with Torres' defense, stating, "I think he's doing well overall. He's had a couple of hiccups game-wise that have dinged him statistically," per the Associated Press. Torres committed 20 errors between second base and shortstop last season, when he also slugged 38 homers and drove in 90 runs.
Aug 9, 2020
Breaks hitless spell
Torres went a combined 2-for-6 with a run and a walk in Saturday's doubleheader versus Tampa Bay.
ANALYSIS
Torres entered Game 1 of the twin bill in an 0-for-24 skid, but he was able to notch a hit in each of the two contests Saturday. After a strong 2019 campaign, the 23-year-old is slashing .146/.212/.208 with only one home run in 52 plate appearances this season.
Aug 3, 2020
Day off Monday
Torres is not in the lineup Monday against the Phillies.
ANALYSIS
Torres left Thursday's game against Baltimore after getting hit by a pitch in the elbow but started all three games in the weekend series against Boston, and there hasn't been any indication that this is anything other than a routine day off for the young infielder. He may need a day to sort things out after starting the season hitting .179/.258/.286 through his first eight games. Tyler Wade will start at shortstop in his absence.
Jul 31, 2020
Starting Friday
Torres (elbow) is starting at shortstop and batting third Friday against the Red Sox.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old was hit by a pitch on the elbow during Thursday's win over the Orioles, but X-rays came back negative and he'll remain in the lineup Friday. Torres is 3-for-15 with one home run, two runs scored and two RBI through five games with all three hits coming during the same contest.
Jul 31, 2020
Good chance to play Friday
Torres (elbow) told reporters that he thinks he'll be able to play in Friday's game against the Red Sox after being hit by a pitch and exiting Thursday's win over the Orioles, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
X-rays on Torres elbow came back negative earlier Thursday evening, so the shortstop's optimism about playing in Friday's rivalry matchup doesn't come as a surprise. The 23-year old is has notched three hits, including one home run, in 14 at-bats thus far.
Jul 30, 2020
Has elbow contusion
Torres has been diagnosed with a right elbow contusion after being hit by a pitch in the first inning of Thursday's game against the Orioles.
ANALYSIS
Torres stayed in the game after being checked on by trainers, but was later replaced by Tyler Wade in the fourth inning. With X-rays on Torres's elbow coming back negative, the shortstop seems unlikely to miss an extended period of time, although it's not yet clear if he'll be able to play in Friday's series opener against the Red Sox.
Jul 30, 2020
Exits after being hit by pitch
Torres exited Thursday's game against the Orioles after being hit by a pitch in the first inning, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres was initially able to stay in the game after being hit on the elbow by a John Means pitch in the first inning. However, the shortstop was later replaced by Tyler Wade in the the bottom of the fourth. It's not yet clear if the young star will be forced to miss any time beyond Thursday.
Jul 26, 2020
Drives in two
Torres went 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and one run scored Sunday against the Nationals.
ANALYSIS
Torres opened the scoring for the Yankees with a solo home run in the seventh inning, his first of the season. One frame later, he roped a single into left field to drive in the game-winning run. Torres had entered the contest hitless in six at-bats for the season, but rebounded for a productive close to the team's opening series.
Apr 21, 2020
Frustrated by shaky spring
Torres assessed his performance in Grapefruit League play as "not really good," Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres had a mildly disappointing spring at the plate -- he hit .200/.241/.360 with a home run and six RBI in 29 plate appearances -- but defense was his primary struggle as he committed five errors in 23 total chances. Per Caldera, Torres has kept in touch with ex-teammate Didi Gregorious, taking tips from the team's starting shortstop last season in an attempt to solidify his own mechanics on the field. Torres remains locked in as the Yankees' everyday shortstop, and the team will no doubt practice patience with his defensive development as long as he continues to produce offensively.
Mar 10, 2020
Struggles in field continue
Torres committed his fifth error of the spring during Tuesday's Grapefruit League contest against Toronto.
ANALYSIS
Torres sailed a throw leading off the second inning, though teammate Gerrit Cole retired the next three batters to avoid any damage. Torres is tied for the league lead with five errors in 23 chances in Grapefruit League play but tops the Yankees with six RBI. His shaky spring defense is unlikely to put his Opening Day role in jeopardy but could be a cause for concern if it carries over into the regular season.
Sep 20, 2019
To be examined Saturday
Torres (knee) was removed from Friday's game against the Blue Jays as a precaution, and he'll be re-evaluated Saturday, Matt Ehalt of Yahoo Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres reportedly felt weakness in his legs, per Marc Carig of The Athletic, though the Yankees don't appear to be too concerned at this point. A better idea of his availability for the rest of the weekend should become clear prior to first pitch Saturday.
Sep 20, 2019
Exits early
Torres was removed from Friday's game against the Blue Jays due to an apparent right knee injury, James Wagner of The New York Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Torres suffered the injury while sliding for a ball, and according to Wagner, his knee appeared to buckle. He initially managed to remain in the game but was later removed. Torres will be considered day-to-day until further notice.