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While critics are quick to highlight the challenges the New York Yankees have faced this season, one can’t ignore the silver lining in Gleyber Torres. Though many point fingers at Torres for his occasional defensive lapses and baserunning errors, his strengths vastly overshadow these minor hitches. Dubbed a “former All-Star,” there’s a compelling argument that Torres is en route to reclaiming All-Star prominence in the ensuing seasons.
Amidst discussions about which Yankee players to retain or let go, a 26-year-old Torres, flourishing in his prime and showcasing a diminishing strikeout rate, emerges as a no-brainer.