Yankees should consider buying out Gleyber Torres’ arbitration years

Two seasons, two All-Star Game appearances 

Boy, was I wrong! Torres shot through the farm system in 2017 before suffering a season-ending torn UCL. Then, in an injury-shortened 2018, he was named an All-Star while hitting .271 with 24 home runs, 77 RBI and a .820 OPS in 123 games. Torres finished third place in Rookie of the Year voting.

This year, the young infielder has taken a huge leap into league-wide prominence. Named to the All-Star Game for the second consecutive year at the ripe age of 22, Torres has hit .280 with 38 home runs, 90 RBI and a .876 OPS in 143 games.

In a Yankee season marred by a multitude of injuries, Torres is the only opening day starter to avoid a stint on the IL and finished one game behind D.J. LeMahieu for the most games played on the team.

Soon, we’ll know if this season ends with a parade down the Canyon of Heroes. We’ll also know whether or not Torres played a big role in any postseason successes. Last year, Torres had a quiet ALDS, going 4-for-13 (all singles) while grounding out with the tying run in scoring position to end the series.