Yankees recall fan favorite Ronald Torreyes from Triple-A

The Yankees recalled popular clubhouse presence and utility-player extraordinaire Ronald Torreyes on Monday, taking the place of first baseman Luke Voit.

Maybe the third times a charm? That’s what utility-player Ronald Torreyes will be hoping for, as he looks to stick with the Yankees on the third such occasion this season.

Considering that the diminutive Toe, spent the entire 2016 and ’17 seasons in pinstripes — appearing in 180 total games, it was a bit strange to watch him be demoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on May 26 for an extra relief pitcher.

In 24 games this season on the major league roster (including a quick two-game stint in June), the 25-year-old Venezuelan-native slashed .323/.343/.415 with seven runs scored, six doubles and six RBIs in only 65 at-bats.

Not that anyone who watches Yankee baseball should be surprised by Torreyes’ production, considering in his two-plus years in the Bronx, Toe is hitting a combined .286/.315/.379 with 62 runs scored, 28 doubles, four home runs and 54 RBIs in 535 at-bats.

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With the ability to play second base, shortstop, third base and the outfield in a pinch, having a player of Torreyes’ pedigree on the 25-man roster is vital. When you add in his capacity to help keep the clubhouse atmosphere cool, calm and collected (remember the Toe-Night Show?), perhaps this is the perfect time for Torreyes’ re-arrival.

Now 10 games behind the Red Sox for first place in the AL East — and just 3.5 games up for the first AL Wild Card spot, the Yanks could use a refresher on the benefits of playing it fast and loose as opposed to uptight and rigid.

Toe, who missed almost three weeks of minor league action due to a medical procedure his wife underwent, is exactly the type of character needed to get this Yankees club back to basics.

You can always count on Torreyes, whether it’s filling in for an extended period like he once did for Chase Headley — or the simple fact of him never complaining about his unconfirmed standing within the organization.

With it looking more and more like Aaron Judge will be sidelined until early September, Giancarlo Stanton unable to play the field due to a nagging hamstring strain and Neil Walker’s sudden deployment into right field to give Shane Robinson a breather — Ronald Torreyes’ flexibility is a much-needed addition to Aaron Boone’s bench.