NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 01: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees base hit against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium on April 01, 2021 in New York City. The Blue Jays defeated the Yankees 3-2 in ten innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
For the first time in a long time, a simple search of “Gleyber Torres story” will get you results beyond a fantasy league-esque Yankees–Rockies trade for Colorado’s shortstop.
Wednesday’s sleepy loss to the Braves represented a new low in Torres’ season, mostly due to the swirling and angry discourse surrounding his performance in a game that was tough for everyone.