Gleyber Torres hit a lot of home runs in 2019 — 38 to be exact. In almost 600 plate appearances since then, he has hit a whopping nine. But many Yankees fans know that, as his numbers aren’t exactly a secret.
Torres’ power is gone. There’s no other way to put it. When he went on the IL with a thumb sprain early in August, I grew more concerned about his power outlook for the near-future. Any injury in the thumb/hand/wrist area is worrisome because it can significantly sap whatever power a hitter has.
At the same time, since Torres’ injury was not significant, this could have been an opportunity for him to figure out his mechanics and attempt to determine a course of action for the home stretch of the season.