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New York Yankees: Playing SS will improve Gleyber Torres’ defense in 2020

The New York Yankees are fast approaching their most important campaign in years.

In order for the Yankees to have a successful 2020 season, they’ll need their bright young superstar, Gleyber Torres, to make major adjustments. Specifically, they need to improve their defense in a major way if they want to continue to contend.

Despite his impressive performance at the plate from this past season, Torres struggled mightily defensively for the second consecutive season.

During the 2019 campaign, the 23-year-old split time between second base and his natural position, shortstop. His defensive numbers from 2019 suggest a move over to the left side of the infield could benefit the young slugger.