Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres and catcher Dillon Dingler will both take a seat for Saturday's contest against the division-rival Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Torres made his return from the injured from a minor oblique strain for Friday's series opener against the Twins and went 2-for-4 with a walk in the 7-6 win. He's hit well in his first three games with the Tigers this year, going 5-for-11 with a homer, an RBI and a stolen base. Colt Keith shifts to second base and is hitting fifth, while Tomas Nido is doing the catching for rookie right-hander Jackson Jobe and is hitting ninth against Twins right-hander Chris Paddack. Spencer Torkelson is at first base and is batting third. With Jake Rogers (oblique) out at least a month, Dingler has become Detroit's primary backstop. Nido is hitless in three career at-bats against Paddack and should be avoided in DFS.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list on Friday, according to the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. In a corresponding move, outfielder Brewer Hicklen was optioned back to Triple-A Toledo. Fantasy managers will want to check back for confirmation, but Torres should be back in the starting lineup at the keystone for Detroit for Friday's series opener in Minnesota against the division-rival Twins. Torres suffered a minor oblique injury on March 28 but is ready to return after a minimal absence. The Venezuelan infielder went 3-for-7 with a homer, RBI, two runs scored and a stolen base in his first two games with the Tigers before getting injured. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues will want to get Torres back in their starting lineups if he's officially active on Friday.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) is getting close to returning from the 10-day injured list, according to the Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Torres has increased his hitting regimen, and if he stays on track, he might not need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 28-year-old is eligible to come off the IL this Friday, so he could be back for fantasy managers for this weekend's series on the road in Minnesota against the division-rival Twins. With Torres out, the Tigers have shifted Colt Keith to second base, opening up regular playing time at first base for Spencer Torkelson, the former No. 1 overall pick. When Torres returns, Torkelson should remain in the everyday lineup at designated hitter given his hot start (.289/.400/.553 with two homers and six RBI in 38 at-bats). Torres will be hoping to pick up where he left off after going 3-for-7 with a homer and steal in his first two games for Detroit.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (oblique) took swings off a tee in the batting cage on Saturday morning and said he felt great, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. There's no timeline for Torres to return from the injured list, but he said, "I'm getting close. I really feel way better." When he initially injured his oblique, Torres was hoping to avoid an IL stint. Although the 28-year-old is eligible to come off the IL on Tuesday, it's unlikely that will happen. Still, it's good news that he's feeling better, which means he could return to Detroit's starting lineup sooner than later. In his first two games with the Tigers before getting hurt, he went 3-for-7 with a solo homer, two runs scored, and a walk. Until Torres is able to return, Detroit figures to continue using Colt Keith at the keystone, opening up regular playing time for Spencer Torkelson at first base.

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that they placed infielder Gleyber Torres (oblique) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to March 29) with a left-oblique strain and recalled infielder/outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy from Triple-A Toledo in a corresponding move. Torres suffered what the team was calling a rib injury on Friday in the loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he sat out of Saturday's series finale at Dodger Stadium as a result. It's a tough break for the 28-year-old Venezuelan to start his first year in Detroit, but the injury wasn't believed to be very severe, so hopefully he'll be able to come off the IL when eligible. With Torres sidelined on Saturday, Colt Keith moved to the keystone and Spencer Torkelson manned first base. That should be the setup moving forward with Torres on the shelf. Malloy will provide depth for a beat-up Tigers outfield.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (ribs) is out of the starting lineup ahead of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Torres was removed early during Friday's game due to rib injury. This doesn't appear to be something that will land Torres on the injured list. For now, fantasy managers should consider Torres as day-to-day. Colt Keith will cover second base and bat fifth against right-hander Roki Sasaki. Keith is hitless during his first two games of the season and doesn't have an easy challenge in first of him. He's worth rostering in deep leagues or AL-only formats, but doesn't have great streaming value on Saturday.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (rib) said that he's had some rib pain over the last few days and felt more sore than normal on Friday, especially on his home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers, which was an unusual swing on a pitch way inside, according to MLive's Evan Woodbery. Torres tried to play through the discomfort for a few innings on Friday night at Dodger Stadium for a few innings before deciding to call it a day on Day 2 of the regular season. He said he's already feeling much better after a round of post-game treatment, although it remains to be seen if he'll be back in the starting lineup on Saturday. It sounds like the 28-year-old's injury isn't all that serious, but fantasy managers will want to check to make sure Torres is playing this evening. If he misses some time, Zack McKinstry, Colt Keith and Andy Ibanez are all candidates to play second base.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (side) hit a solo home run in the third inning of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, but he was then pulled in the sixth inning due to a side injury. Torres was seen grabbing at his left side while rounding the bases after his home run, and he was later replaced at the keystone by Zack McKinstry, with Javier Baez entering the game to play third base. The 28-year-old went 1-for-2 with a walk before leaving early with what could be a dreaded oblique injury. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day, but this is certainly an injury that could land Torres on the injured list. If that ends up being the case, McKinstry, Colt Keith and Andy Ibanez would all be options to move to the keystone. If Keith is moved to second, Spencer Torkelson, who homered on Opening Day would move to first base.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres (quadriceps) is back in the lineup Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This is an encouraging sign for Torres and fantasy managers, as he was scratched from the lineup yesterday versus the Baltimore Orioles. The Tigers added Torres from the New York Yankees on a one-year, $15 million deal during the offseason. Torres will be expected to be the team's second baseman and bat toward the top of this Tiger lineup that struggled to produce runs in 2024. During the 2024 season, Torres finished with a .257/.330/.378 slash line. It was a respectable stat line, but he ranked in the bottom 15th percentile in fielding, and the Yankees did not want to re-sign him. Torres is hoping this fresh start with the Tigers can rejuvenate what he was able to do in 2023, a year in which he held a .273/.347/.453 line.

The Detroit Tigers announced that second baseman Gleyber Torres (quadriceps) was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Baltimore Orioles due to a right-quadriceps contusion. Andy Ibanez will take over at the keystone and hit third in the batting order. Torres' injury doesn't appear to be all that serious, so we're considering him day-to-day at this point. The Tigers added the 28-year-old infielder on a one-year, $15 million deal this offseason to operate as their starting second baseman after the team surprisingly made the postseason last fall. His fantasy stock is down going into the 2025 season, though, after he finished with a .257/.330/.378 slash line, .709 OPS, 15 home run, 63 RBI, four steals and 80 runs scored in 154 games in his seventh and final season with the Yankees. Torres was an All-Star his first two years in the big leagues but has been inconsistent since and is RotoBaller's No. 17 fantasy second baseman.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is expected to hit in the top half of the lineup and have a significant role in the offense. In addition, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reported that Torres has been the lone player taking reps at the keystone during the start of the week. Earlier in the offseason, the Tigers signed the 28-year-old to a one-year $15 million contract. However, given this update, fantasy managers should expect Torres to bat in a favorable position for his fantasy outlook. Last season, Torres was penciled in the leadoff spot 56 times and 30 times in the five-hole. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor where the Tigers deploy Torres in spring training. If given an opportunity to be the leadoff hitter, he could carry a high-scoring upside. He is a solid middle infield target in deeper formats, as he could tally a high amount of counting stats with an everyday role in the Detroit starting nine.

According to Sports Illustrated, the Toronto Blue Jays expressed interest in second baseman Gleyber Torres before he signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers. Earlier this offseason, the Blue Jays acquired second baseman Andres Gimenez from the Cleveland Guardians but were also interested in adding further depth to their infield. Instead, Torres ended up signing a one-year deal with the Tigers. While the source did not confirm, it can be expected that the Blue Jays were interested in targeting Torres before trading for Gimenez as they both are primary second baseman. The Blue Jays have been linked to several free agents all offseason including the top players on the market such as Max Fried and Juan Soto but have fallen short in the bidding. Torres is expected to start at the keystone every day in Detroit in 2025 while the Toronto infield currently consists of Ernie Clement, Bo Bichette, Gimenez, and ... [More]

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres has agreed to a one-year contract worth $15 million with the Detroit Tigers. Last season with the Yankees, Torres posted a career-low .257/.33/.378 slash line with just 15 home runs and four stolen bases. He tallied 26 doubles and 63 RBI. Under the hood, he generated a poor .307 xwOBA, 2.40 xBA, and a .368 xSLG, which were all below the 40th percentile among qualified hitters. However, he showed a solid eye at the plate with a 9.8% walk rate and a 20.5% strikeout rate, both of which were above the average marks. Fantasy managers should expect Torres to spend most of his time at the keystone in Detroit, which will move Colt Keith to the hot corner or even first base. This may make it difficult for young infielders Jace Jung or Trey Sweeney to find consistent playing time as well.

Free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres has reportedly declined an offer from the Washington Nationals because he doesn't want to play third base. Possibly, Torres is just giving an excuse because he didn't want to join the 71-win Nationals club. However, there have been reports in the past about Torres not wanting to move away from second base. The 28-year-old was once the top prospect in a trade to the New York Yankees that landed the Chicago Cubs reliever Aroldis Chapman for their 2016 World Series run. Since then, Torres has put together a few All-Star seasons and has been a serviceable player over the last seven seasons. Last season, Torres hit .257/.330/.378 with 15 home runs and 63 RBI in 154 games in the Bronx. He should be able to get a multi-year deal this offseason, but his inability to move positions could hurt his market value.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, the Washington Nationals and Los Angeles Angels have expressed interest in free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres. However, if he were to sign in Washington, Torres would have to move to another spot in the infield with Luis Garcia Jr. expected to operate as the starting second baseman. Last season, the Angels lacked consistent offensive production at the keystone. With the Yankees, Torres held a .257/.330/.378 slash line with 15 home runs and four stolen bases last season. Under the hood, he generated a weak 35.4% hard-hit rate and 6.3% barrel rate, both of which were a sharp decline from his 2023 production. Torres has been a reliable second baseman from a fantasy perspective throughout his career and has been able to contribute to all five standard categories and could be worth a look at a low ADP investment this offseason.

Free-agent infielder Gleyber Torres is drawing interest on the open market from the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays, among other teams. The Blue Jays just swung a trade to land second baseman Andres Gimenez from the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, so that likely puts them out of the running for Torres' services. A move to the Angels wouldn't be as sexy from a fantasy perspective, but he'd be the team's starting second baseman and would be paired with middle-infield partner Zach Neto at the 6. An addition of Torres in Anaheim would also allow the Halos to use Luis Rengifo as a super-utility player in the infield and outfield. The Venezuelan infielder was an All-Star his first two years in the league in 2018 and 2019 with the New York Yankees. His power took a big dip in his walk year in 2024, and it's uncertain if it can return, especially outside of Yankee Stadium.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres collected three hits in five at-bats in a 6-3 win over the Guardians in Game 2 of the ALCS. Torres doubled, scored twice in the contest, and has now hit safely in three straight games. Through six playoff games in 2024, the 27-year-old is slashing .292/.433/.500 with three RBI and seven runs scored, while displaying improved plate discipline with a 6:4 BB:K. The 2x All-Star and the Yankees will see Matthew Boyd on the hill for the Guardians in Game 3 in Cleveland, and although Torres is just 1-for-9 off the southpaw, he's seen more success versus LHP this season (.811 OPS) compared to RHP (.674 OPS).

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres will start at the keystone and bat in the leadoff spot in Game 1 of the ALDS. Torres had a rough start to the summer, hitting for a disappointing .231/.307/.347 slash line. However, after the All-Star Game, Torres was able to find his footing and held a strong .292/.361/.419 line with seven home runs and 11 doubles. Through September, Torres was swinging a hot bat with a .333/.387/.472 line. Torres will be a popular play in DFS this evening as he will have numerous scoring opportunities batting in front of Aaron Judge and Juan Soto. He will face Kansas City right-hander Michael Wacha who enters Saturday with a solid 3.35 ERA and a 1.19 WHIP.

New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres had a solid showing on Sunday, going 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies. Torres hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to put this one away. It was a sorely needed confidence boost for the 27-year-old, who last homered on July 24. This year has been a struggle for Torres, who hasn't come close to matching his preseason expectations. That being said, he is hitting leadoff ahead of Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, and Giancarlo Stanton, which is about the best situation possible for a hitter. If he can get hot, he could put up a ton of counting stats in a hurry.

New York Yankees outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. could see time at third base for his new team, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday. The dynamic trade deadline acquisition has played a lot of second base and some shortstop in the majors, so the transition to third makes some sense on that front. The Yankees will have a crowded outfield when Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) returns this week and they need to find a spot for Chisholm to play. Boone also noted that Gleyber Torres could see reps at third base, opening up second base for Chisholm. Either way, both Jazz and Gleyber should see everyday at-bats for the Yankees and the third base eligibility will increase both of their fantasy values.