Gleyber Torres Snubbed by Yankees Brass, But Fans Give Him a Warm Return to Steinbrenner Field
Gleyber Torres’ exit from the New York Yankees was marked by disagreements over positional changes and a strained relationship with the team’s management. However, his return to George M. Steinbrenner Field this week as a member of the Detroit Tigers was met with a far warmer reception than expected.
“I was a little surprised by the fans,” Torres told the New York Post. “They welcomed me really good. I know everybody there. So, it’s fun. It’s just like, you know, good competition, and trying to both be ready for the season.” His positive interactions with the fans seemed to ease some of the pain from his departure, which he had expressed just the week prior. “I feel I deserve to be with an organization that wants me,” Torres added.
When asked if he felt unwanted in New York, Torres pointed to Yankees GM Brian Cashman, saying, “Maybe you ask him,” referencing their strained relationship. Torres admitted to feeling undervalued by the Yankees, especially after they pushed him to change positions—a move he was reluctant to make. This tension became public when he responded to Cashman’s comments about his unwillingness to move to third base on social media, which he later deleted.
In December 2024, Torres signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Tigers. Now, as he embarks on a fresh journey with the Tigers, Torres is focused on proving himself both defensively and offensively. Although he remains close with his former Yankees teammates, Torres is committed to his new role as second baseman for Detroit.
