When the New York Yankees let Didi Gregorius walk in free agency last year, some were perplexed at the decision, and others were happy to see Gleyber Torres make the step up to starter. In 2019, Gleyber Torres played 77 games at shortstop while Gregorius healed from Tommy John surgery. Over those 77 games, Torres recorded 11 errors and a .961 fielding percentage. He turned 40 double plays, eighth fewer than his 48 at second base in 65 games.
Gregorius, on the other hand, played in 80 games at shortstop for the Bombers, allowing six errors with a .