Yankees youth movement is now a historic one

The beginning of the Gleyber Torres era

If it wasn’t for Cashman’s ability to flip impact relievers like professional wrestler John Cena flips cars, Torres might not be a Yankee. When the Yankees acquired closer Aroldis Chapman at a discount price from the Cincinnati Reds, fans had mixed feelings. Now, we thank the Yankee gods.

After acquiring Chapman before the 2016 preseason, he was forced to serve a suspension for a domestic violence case. With only a year left on his deal, Chapman became an expendable asset mid-season.

In selling him at a premium price to the Chicago Cubs, who were chasing their first World Series since 1908, Cashman acquired 19-year-old top shortstop prospect Gleyber Torres, Adam Warren, Billy McKinney and Rashad Crawford.

Now at the age of 21, the stage is set for Torres to be the latest Yankees breakout star. If what analysts and scouts have said about the talented Gleyber Torres is correct, the Yankees are in luck.

After battling back from last year’s Tommy John surgery, Torres recently became the youngest player since a guy by the name of Derek Jeter to make his MLB debut for the Yankees before July 1.

Seeing the number 25 on his back spoke volumes in regards to the direction the organization is devoted to taking moving forward.