Gleyber Torres, the New York Yankees' second baseman, has been benched following a series of struggles and lack of hustle, particularly during the Subway Series opener against the Mets. Manager Aaron Boone has acknowledged Torres' defensive efforts but also noted his recent issues, including a groin/quad injury that has affected his performance. Boone emphasized the need for Torres to improve, especially during this critical stretch. Despite his injury, Torres had been batting cleanup for the first time this season. Torres himself admitted to his struggles, stating, 'I know that I can do better. No excuses.' Boone specifically mentioned a play in the 6th inning and Torres not running hard in the 8th inning. The decision to bench Torres comes as the Yankees face a challenging period and need key players like LeMahieu to perform. There were also questions about why Cabrera was not played instead.
Gleyber Torres benched https://t.co/gNXGY650qM
Gleyber Torres out of Yankees’ lineup vs. Mets amid awful slump https://t.co/aARKvBVxHk https://t.co/VqThstpbwd
🏀 Yankees' Gleyber Torres owns up to a "bad" first half after mishaps and lack of hustle against the Mets, @GaryHPhillips writes. https://t.co/eL3GXL8He2
ICYMI https://t.co/2Tg83Aqj7M Another bad night for LeMahieu and especially Torres at a time when the Yankees need them most.
Have no idea why Boone started Torres last night if his groin was bothering him. @Yankees. Cabrera could have played 2nd
https://t.co/2Tg83Aqj7M Another bad night for LeMahieu and especially Torres at a time when the Yankees need them most.
Gleyber Torres’ brutal Subway Series opener prompts meeting with Aaron Boone https://t.co/UDSNmjPZdr https://t.co/7FINch4aRZ
Is Aaron Boone considering benching Gleyber Torres for performance/lack of hustle? "We need him to go. We need him to get going, especially through this stretch. ... We need him to be a presence in the middle of our lineup. We've got to get that out of him."
"It's not easy. I know that I can do better. No excuses." Gleyber Torres on how he is handling his struggles this season: https://t.co/o3Jw204pYz
Aaron Boone was asked about Gleyber Torres' lack of hustle: "He has been dealing with a little bit of a *noise* quad/groin that he came out for last week. So there's certain spots where he's being a little bit careful." https://t.co/Qe6EQeE9Ih
Aaron Boone said that he has talked with Gleyber Torres. Said that the 6th inning play is "a play he should make," then noted that he is dealing with a groin/quad issue to explain not running hard in the 8th. "We've got to get him going."
Aaron Boone says Gleyber Torres has played “a lot of really good defense that no one ever asks about.” https://t.co/EYHHVyo9ta
Gleyber Torres is batting cleanup for the first time this season tonight https://t.co/qroJ3wxX7c
Gleyber Torres adds on for the @Yankees 😎 https://t.co/II77ZpkXms
DJ LeMahieu isn't in tonight's lineup. Since returning from the injured list: 12-for-62 (.194), 0 extra-base hits
DJ LeMahieu isn't in tonight's lineup. Since returning from the injured list: 10-for-53 (.189), 0 extra-base hits
Geyber Torres (groin) had an MRI that came back negative. He's day to day. Verdugo a little banged up after running into the wall but today is just a rest day, Boone said.