There are a few New York Yankees players that are free from scrutiny at the moment. This is due to the mass-hitting struggles that seem to be plaguing the team. Furthermore, any actions that point to distractions are criticized by supporters. Most recently, a Bronx Bombers infielder was ruthlessly criticized for a cat prank that surfaced moments before disaster.
Sitting in last place, the Yankees continue to fall as their season matches an unwanted record. The poor results have made fans irritated. this prank before a disastrous result only amplified those feelings.
Gleyber Torres brings out stuffed cat toy to prank Venezuelan teammate
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Gleyber Torres has been in decent form over the last few outings, recording many multiple-hit outings. But despite this, the Yankees’ results have remained poor because of other out-of-form performers. Most recently, the infielder pranked his Venezuelan teammate Eduardo Escobar, who plays for the Los Angeles Angels. Torres ran after Escobar with a stuffed cat as the opposing player is deathly afraid of the animal. The Athletic’s Sam Blum shared a video of the incident on Twitter.
Gleyber Torres was chasing Eduardo Escobar around with a toy cat. Escobar is known for hating cats. pic.twitter.com/FRCY4tbPg3
— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) July 18, 2023
In a Tweet, he said, “Gleyber Torres was chasing Eduardo Escobar around with a toy cat. Escobar is known for hating cats.” Furthermore, this is not the first time he is doing this to Escobar. The Bombers infielder reportedly pulled off a similar joke during the Subway series. This was before Escobar was traded to the Angels.
The video surfaced as the Yankees suffered a disastrous loss against the Angels in the second game of the series. It was a 5-1 loss that left the Bronx-based team reeling as the postseason escapes their grasp. Let’s see how supporters have reacted to the prank and the result.
Yankees fans express their concern
Bombers fans are unhappy with the prank and have criticized Gleyber Torres. But fans have supported him during a bad period for the team.
Some fans reminded Torres that the Yankees are in last place.
You would think the last place Yankees would be more focused on trying to get out of last place in the AL East instead of letting one of their players play cat and mouse with Escobar… https://t.co/BlI15lx7rE
— TCAS (@tylercasanova) July 19, 2023
I don’t even have words for this. The team is in last place and Gleyber Torres is fucking around with a toy cat before the game.
These are Aaron Boone’s New York #Yankees. https://t.co/dfih082iOl
— Christian (@Christian_NYYST) July 19, 2023
Other fans criticized the prank heavily.
Yankees continue to be undisciplined and embarrassing. Trade him. Fire Boone. Sell Sell Sell
— Joe Carretta (@Joe_Carretta) July 19, 2023
Wish he ran that fast to 1st base
— J. Guzman (@TheJoezilla) July 18, 2023
But there were fans who supported Torres.
Yankees fans getting mad at this is hilarious.
Team is struggling so Torres should be miserable in his life 😂
— Billy Reinhardt (@BillyReinhardt) July 19, 2023
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This is great 😂
— _Casey (@UnderscoreCasey) July 18, 2023
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Irrespective of the situation, the New York Yankees have to improve their results. As the days go by, the postseason chances continue to diminish. Do you think the prank was the wrong move?
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