Unless you’re a crazy New York Yankees fan, a writer assigned to cover the team, or both, you’ve probably noticed Gleyber Torres has been mysteriously absent.
For the last two spring training games, the young Venezuelan has not been in the initial starting lineup. Then, he’s suddenly been subbed in at the last minute. For today’s afternoon tilt with the Philadelphia Phillies, Torres is once again out of the lineup.
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Granted, there’s a very logical reason for this.