The New York Yankees kicked off a three-game series against the Houston Astros this past Friday night. Although they clinched the first game with a 6–2 victory, the spotlight was on who wasn’t on the field rather than who was. Gleyber Torres, the Yankees’ starting second baseman, was notably absent from both Friday’s and Saturday’s lineups due to a reported lower back injury, specifically tightness.
Gleyber Torres’ Has Helped the Yankees’ Offense: A Closer Look
Torres, 26, has been a linchpin for the Yankees this year. He’s been batting an impressive .270 with a .