Tigers Infielder Emerging As Potential Trade Candidate; Blue Jays Could Fit
Summary
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is returning from injury and could be a trade candidate before the August 3 trade deadline. The Toronto Blue Jays might be interested in him to improve their defense and batting at second base.Key Facts
- Gleyber Torres was out with a left oblique strain for over three weeks.
- He began a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on May 30.
- Tigers have lost 21 of their last 25 games and have the worst record in the American League.
- Torres was hitting .259 with a good on-base percentage before his injury.
- Torres and pitcher Tarik Skubal are the main Tigers players considered for trade.
- Torres is eligible for free agency after this season.
- Blue Jays’ current second baseman, Ernie Clement, is rated the weakest defender at that position.
- Torres’ low strikeout rate fits the Blue Jays’ style of play, focused on making contact and getting on base.
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