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. Previously with the New York Yankees, he debuted in MLB in 2018. Torres is a three-time All-Star, earning the honor in 2018, 2019 and 2025.
2009: Yankees Reach World Series
In 2009, Gleyber Torres became a contributor for the Yankees and helped them reach their first World Series since 2009.
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, Gleyber Torres made his professional debut with the Arizona Cubs of the Rookie-level Arizona League and was later promoted to the Boise Hawks.
2015: Season with South Bend Cubs and Myrtle Beach Pelicans
In 2015, Torres began the season with the South Bend Cubs and was promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 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, in exchange for Aroldis Chapman.
2016: Started season with Myrtle Beach
In 2016, Torres started the season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans.
2017: Season with Trenton Thunder and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, Tommy John Surgery
In 2017, Gleyber Torres started the season with the Trenton Thunder, was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, and had season-ending Tommy John surgery after tearing a ligament in his elbow.
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 with the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays.
2018: Yankees Home Run Record and AL Rookie of the Year Award Finalist
In 2018, Gleyber Torres helped the Yankees break the record for most home runs in a single season and was a finalist for the American League Rookie of the Year Award.
2018: All-Star Selection
In 2018, after batting .294 with 15 home runs, Gleyber Torres was selected to the 2018 All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance.
April 4, 2019: Four Hits and Three Extra Base Hits Game
On April 4, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the fourth youngest Yankee with four hits and three extra base hits in a game since Joe DiMaggio in 1936.
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, Torres hit his second career grand slam against Eduardo Rodríguez of the Boston Red Sox.
October 13, 2019: Youngest Second Baseman with Four or More RBIs
On October 13, 2019, Gleyber Torres became the youngest second baseman in MLB history to record at least four RBIs in a game.
2021: Return to Second Base
In 2021, Torres had nine home runs and 51 RBIs. After struggling at shortstop, the Yankees moved Torres back to second base in September.
2022: Kept at Second Base
Before the 2022 season, the Yankees acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa to play shortstop, keeping Torres at second base.
2022: Season Performance
In 2022, Torres batted .257 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs.
2023: 100th Career Home Run
In 2023, Gleyber Torres hit his 100th career home run against the Philadelphia Phillies and was named a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.
December 27, 2024: Signed with Detroit Tigers
On December 27, 2024, Gleyber Torres signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.
July 2, 2025: All-Star Selection
On July 2, 2025, Gleyber Torres was voted in as the starting AL second baseman for the 2025 All-Star Game.
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