Gleyber Torres served as the New York Yankees’ starting second baseman from 2018 to 2024, anchoring the middle infield and helping the team reach the postseason in six of those seven years. At the plate, he posted a solid .774 OPS and hit 138 home runs during his tenure in the Bronx. However, when Torres became a free agent, the Yankees chose not to make him an offer.
“They have other priorities, and I’m not on the list,” Torres commented after signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on December 27. “I’m good.”
Once regarded as one of the Yankees’ top five prospects and an All-Star in his first two big league seasons, Torres’ offensive production declined in recent years. His OPS dropped to .697 in 2021, and although he showed some improvement in the following seasons, he never regained the potential that had once made him a cornerstone of the Yankees’ future.
Yankees’ Infield Search Post-Torres
While it’s clear the Yankees were no longer enamored with Torres, what remains puzzling is their next move to fill the void in the infield. The team is reportedly a long shot to land top free agent Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros. So, where do the Yankees turn next to strengthen their infield and boost their World Series hopes for 2025?
According to a report by SI.com’s Pat Ragazzo, the Yankees are eyeing the Los Angeles Dodgers for a potential trade. The Dodgers’ signing of Korean infielder Hyeseong Kim has crowded their infield, and second baseman Gavin Lux may be the odd man out.
Yankees Eye Gavin Lux in Potential Trade
The Yankees have reportedly expressed interest in trading for Lux, a move that could benefit both sides. Ragazzo suggests that a change of scenery could help Lux reach his potential, while his left-handed bat would add balance to the Yankees’ lineup.
Gavin Lux
Lux, a former first-round pick by the Dodgers in 2016, has a career slash line of .252/.326/.383 with 28 home runs and 155 RBIs in 412 MLB games. He missed the 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL in spring training.
Lux, who is set to earn $2.76 million in 2025 on a one-year contract, could see a significant raise in his next contract. Spotrac estimates his market value at $27.6 million over four years, potentially leading the Yankees to pursue a lower-cost extension if they trade for the 27-year-old infielder.
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