The New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was given an opportunity to reset after an abysmal slump where he went 2-for-29 in June. Manager Aaron Boone benched him for a couple of games in the Mets series to allow his to rejuvenate mentally, physically and emotionally.
Meanwhile, Gleyber Torres accepted his faith and worked on his swing in the cage during the 2-game break. Seeing his positive progress, skipper Aaron Boone reintroduced him in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays, and Torres didn’t let down as he went through a strong stretch to help the Yankees split the series.
Yankees Gleyber Torres Gets Third Straight Two-Hit Vs Blue Jays!
After a two-day benching, Gleyber Torres returned to the New York Yankees lineup with a vengeance, stacking up dual multi-hit games and demonstrating his resilience and skills. He recorded a two-hit game for the third straight day in the Yanks’ 8-1 win over the Blue Jays and improved his record to 6-for-13 since returning from the bench last week. Torres acknowledged that the two-day break helped him rejuvenate, and he backed himself back into the cage to snap out of the troubling slump. After a strong comeback, the infielder now feels good and more focused. “Just day-to-day and try to be focused every time I go to home plate now. Just enjoy,” Torres said in the post-game interview.
Meanwhile, New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone was proud of Gleyber Torres. Boone expressed his satisfaction with Torres’ response, saying he never doubted the infielder’s capabilities to swing. And the manager hopes that Gleyber’s newly discovered form spills over at the upcoming home stand as well. Indeed, Torres’ resurgence is a significant positive for the Yankees, who have been seeking consistency in their lineup. His ability to deliver multi-hit games not only boosts his confidence but also adds the much-needed depth and reliability to the Bronx Bombers’ batting order. As the team continues its push for a playoff spot, having Gleyber Torres in top form will be crucial. The only thing the second baseman has to improve is his defense. His costly errors at crucial phases of the game have become a source of frustration not only for the fans but for his teammates as well.
When Marcus Stroman Yelled At Torres For Fumbling Double Play
Tensions flared in New York Yankees recent game against Toronto Blue Jays after Gleyber Torres’ double play attempt irked Marcus Stroman as he yelled at his teammate on the mound. Stroman was fuming as Torres’ fumble spoiled his start and went off against him subsequently. However, captain Aaron Judge stepped in to calm the situation down.
Marcus Stroman realized his mistake and apologized for his emotional outburst. He even went out to congratulate Gleyber Torres for his home run in the same game. Meanwhile, Torres revealed after the game that they talked it out like mature teammates and sorted out the differences. The infielder called Stroman a supportive teammate who is emotional about the game and the team.
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