TAMPA — Gleyber Torres is approaching what may be his final season with the Yankees, and discussions regarding his future in New York have yet to materialize.
According to Brian Cashman, the Yankees have not engaged in any contract extension talks with Torres up to this point.
“Cashman stated on Thursday that there have been no discussions about extending Torres beyond this year,” Cashman said. “For now, he remains our second baseman for the upcoming season.”
Torres, 27, had a strong performance last season, emerging as one of the Yankees’ most reliable hitters alongside Aaron Judge.
However, the Yankees have generally been cautious about committing to long-term extensions, especially given recent experiences with contracts like those of Aaron Hicks and Luis Severino, which did not yield favorable outcomes.
When asked about the possibility of extension talks with Torres occurring later in the year, Cashman remained noncommittal, stating, “It’s uncertain. At this point, there haven’t been any discussions.”
In addition to his on-field contributions, Corey Kluber, despite his short tenure with the team, left a significant impact on the Yankees.
Now retired, Kluber is in preliminary discussions about potentially returning to the organization in an advisory capacity.
“We’re in the early stages of exploring that possibility,” Cashman mentioned. “We’ve had initial conversations, but nothing definitive yet.”
While Kluber is considering other opportunities in baseball, his residence in Tampa and his relationship with former teammate Nick Swisher, who works as a special adviser for Cashman, make the Yankees an attractive option.
Lou Trivino, who was non-tendered by the Yankees three months ago, officially rejoined the team on Wednesday with a one-year deal worth $1.5 million and a team option for 2025.
Trivino expressed his satisfaction with returning to the team, jokingly saying, “I figured if I showed up, they’d have to give me a contract.”
After undergoing UCL reconstruction surgery, Trivino is currently in the midst of rehab and hopes to be ready to pitch for the Yankees by the middle of the season.
Scott Effross, who underwent back surgery in December, revealed that the procedure was a microdisectomy on the L4 and L5 discs.
Following his Tommy John surgery, Effross experienced discomfort during his recovery, which eventually led to the decision for surgery.
Now focused on his rehabilitation, Effross aims to return to the mound later this summer to contribute to the team’s success.
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