While New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres isn’t being floated in MLB trade rumors, it doesn’t mean he’s a lock to stay in New York. In the wake of re-signing Anthony Rizzo and acquiring Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Minnesota Twins, the Yankees have an infield glut.
Manager Aaron Boone’s infield rotation is currently made up of Torres, Rizzo, Donaldson, Kiner-Falefa and DJ LeMahieu. Meanwhile, at least one of top infield prospects Anthony Volpe and Oswald Peraza could make their big-league debut in 2022.
Torres has put together back-to-back discouraging seasons, which came after a pair of auspicious ones. There has been plenty of good and bad for Torres, the latter potentially leading to his departure from the Bronx. Here are three ideal trade destinations for Gleyber Torres if the Yankees continue to alter their infield.
Gleyber Torres traded to Arizona Diamondbacks
It’s difficult to get a gauge on what the future holds for the D-Backs, but they didn’t sell last season despite being one of the worst teams in the sport. They also made a pair of win-now moves this offseason in signing relievers Mark Melancon and Ian Kennedy. Acquiring Torres would get the D-Backs a step closer to the postseason.
Torres has shown glimpses of stardom with the Yankees. He has been an intimidating power threat from the right side while making highlight-reel snags at both middle infield positions, though, his defense has been hot and cold.
With Ketel Marte primarily playing center field, Torres can play second, forming a respectable double-play duo with Nick Ahmed. One figures that Torres bounces back from a rough 2021 campaign. He’s 25 and adds upside to a team in need of direction.