Gleyber Torres, the All-Star second baseman for the New York Yankees, has been the talk of the town lately. His performance on the field has been not been up to the mark, but the constant chatter on social media about his potential trade has been taking a toll on him. The 26-year-old has decided to bid adieu to the social media world because of the same.
Despite his impressive track record with the team since 2018, the lack of communication from the Yankees regarding a contract extension has only added fuel to the fire. Now it looks like Torres has had enough of the slump-inducing speculations.
New York Yankees fans showed their sympathy towards Gleyber Torres
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As the 2023 season is nigh, Gleyber Torres, the talented second baseman for the New York Yankees, is facing an unprecedented social media storm. With rumors of his potential trade out of the team, the 26-year-old athlete is feeling the brunt of the scrutiny on his performance and his future. While some fans are expressing their support for Torres, others believe that the team should trade him. It seems like the constant chatter is taking a toll on his mental health, which will eventually affect his game.
Keep Gleyber!! Yankees 4L
— christopher costello (@sleepvanhorn) February 15, 2023
no one deserves to be traded more
— name can't be blank (@jammyyoon) February 15, 2023
As much as @TorresGleyber need to improve his play, the only player I would like to see off the team is Hicks!! Just go out and play Torres!
— Miguel R (@MBrownsville) February 15, 2023
Gleyber deserves better
— J💙⚾️ (@jrockrocks14) February 15, 2023
Guy has shown nothing but talent at 2B. The Yankees have toyed with him in so many ways. If they committed to him I know he would be an All-Star
— OSWALDO’S PEARLS (@oswaldospearls) February 15, 2023
Gotta stay consistent through the season
— NDIsThatYou? (@NickDIZASTER_) February 15, 2023
Gleyber deserves better and if the Yankees aren’t going to treat him the way he deserves I hope he gets a team that will
— IT’S BASEBALL SEASON (@DolphinsYankees) February 15, 2023
I feel bad for some reason
— yankees fan account(trade for reynolds) (@donaldsonfann) February 15, 2023
He deserves so much better
— Diego (@DGomesB_) February 15, 2023
Despite his current contract with the Pinstripes, which amounts to $9.95 million for this season, Torres has been vocal about his desire to remain with the team beyond the end of his contract in 2025. However, the lack of communication from the team regarding a contract extension has only added to the uncertainty and speculation.
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Torress is aware that baseball is ultimately a business, but he’s hoping that the Yankees will give him a chance to prove his worth to the team.
Gleyber Torres’ baseball career at a glance:
When the second baseman first made his debut in the major leagues, he proved he was exceptional with his incredible skills. In his rookie season, he had hit 23 home runs along with 77 RBIs. The following season he showed even more improvement, hitting .278 with 38 homers and 90 RBIs, earning himself a spot in the All-Star game.
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However, in the years that followed, Torres’ struggled to find his form, hitting just .243. Recently, Torres once again showed glimpses of his earlier greatness, logging a .257 batting average with 24 homers and 76 RBIs. Although not quite his best, these stats demonstrated his continued value to the team. Despite his ups and downs over the years, Torres remains a highly skilled and promising player. Time will tell if he can recapture the magic of his rookie years, or if his previous struggles will continue to be a challenge.
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