MLB Trade Rumors: Gleyber Torres' Free Agent Landing Spot Predicted

As Gleyber Torres soon enters the 2024 MLB offseason as a free agent, speculation has already begun about where the seven-year veteran might land. 

After a disappointing regular season with the New York Yankees, where he hit just 15 home runs—the lowest since 2021—and struck out 136 times, Torres appears poised for a fresh start. 

Erik Beaston of Bleacher Report has predicted that the San Francisco Giants could be a prime landing spot for Torres, given their need for middle infield help and his offensive potential. 

"The Giants need a second baseman and could always use the spark of offense that Torres provides when he is 'on,'" Beaston writes, suggesting that a change of scenery could benefit both sides.

Yankees 2B Gleyber Torres was hitting .231 with 10 HR’s on July 31st.

He added 26 points to his avg and hit 5 HR’s to finish the season at .257 with 15 HR’s.

Gleyber held the bat with the extensor indicis and flexor digitorum superficialis of his left hand through July.

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— Tommy Maestas (@tommym8) September 30, 2024

Despite his struggles in 2024, including a career-high 18 errors and a dip in power, Torres’ talent remains undeniable. 

Beaston notes that the Giants could acquire him at a lower price than in previous years, making it a "mutually beneficial pairing, at least on paper." 

San Francisco's need for offensive depth and reliable infield defense aligns with Torres' desire for a fresh start, making the move a logical fit as both the player and the club look to rebound in 2025.

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