Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Gleyber Torres

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Gleyber Torres made an impact.

Gleyber Torres is a Venezuelan professional baseball player, currently a second baseman for the Detroit Tigers in MLB. He previously played for the New York Yankees, making his major league debut in 2018. Torres quickly established himself as a key player, earning All-Star selections in 2018, 2019 and 2025. He is known for his offensive capabilities and defensive versatility.

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2009: Yankees' World Series Appearance

In 2009, Gleyber Torres helped the Yankees reach their first World Series since 2009. The Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Torres became a free agent.

2013: Signed with Chicago Cubs

In 2013, Torres signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent for a $1.7 million signing bonus.

2014: Professional Debut

In 2014, Torres made his professional debut with the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League and was later promoted to the Boise Hawks of the Low-A Northwest League.

2015: Season with South Bend and Myrtle Beach Cubs

In 2015, Torres began the season with the South Bend Cubs of the Single-A Midwest League and was promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans of the High-A Carolina League in September.

July 25, 2016: Traded to the Yankees

On July 25, 2016, Gleyber Torres was traded from the Cubs to the Yankees along with Adam Warren, Billy McKinney, and Rashad Crawford for Aroldis Chapman.

2016: Started Season with Myrtle Beach

In 2016, Torres started the season with Myrtle Beach.

March 13, 2018: Optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

On March 13, 2018, Gleyber Torres was optioned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to begin the year.

April 22, 2018: MLB Debut

On April 22, 2018, Gleyber Torres made his MLB debut as the second-baseman against the Toronto Blue Jays.

2018: MLB Debut and All-Star Selection

In 2018, Torres made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees and was also named an All-Star for the first time that year.

April 4, 2019: Four Hits and Three Extra Base Hits

On April 4, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the fourth youngest Yankee since Joe DiMaggio in 1936 to record four hits and three extra base hits in a game. He went 4-for-4 with a double, two home runs and four RBIs against the Baltimore Orioles.

June 19, 2019: First Career Grand Slam

On June 19, 2019, Gleyber Torres hit his 39th career home run and his first career grand slam off Oliver Drake of the Tampa Bay Rays.

August 2, 2019: Second Career Grand Slam

On August 2, 2019, Gleyber Torres hit his second career grand slam against Eduardo Rodríguez of the Boston Red Sox.

October 13, 2019: Youngest Second Baseman with Four RBIs

On October 13, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the youngest second baseman in MLB history, and the third youngest overall, to record at least four RBIs in a game.

2019: Season Stats and MVP Voting

Gleyber Torres ended the 2019 season with 38 home runs and a .535 slugging percentage, finishing 17th in MVP voting.

2020: Pandemic-Shortened Season

During the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, Gleyber Torres had a batting average of .243 with three home runs and 16 RBIs in 42 games. He also led all AL shortstops with nine errors on defense.

2021: Season Performance and Position Change

In 2021, Gleyber Torres had a batting average of .259 with nine home runs and 51 RBIs. After struggling at shortstop, he was moved back to second base in September.

2022: Kiner-Falefa Acquisition

Before the 2022 season, the Yankees acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa to play shortstop, resulting in Torres remaining at second base.

2022: Season Stats

In 2022, Torres had a batting average of .257 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs.

2023: Contract and 100th Career Home Run

In 2023, Gleyber Torres agreed to a one-year contract for $9.95 million and hit his 100th career home run. He finished the season with a .273 batting average, 25 home runs, 68 RBIs, and 13 stolen bases and was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.