As the free-agent market begins to take shape, second baseman Gleyber Torres is emerging as one of the biggest names to watch. Torres' offensive production, ample experience, and all-around ability make him an attractive target.

He spent the last two seasons with the Detroit Tigers, including taking a $22 million deal to remain with the team this year. A possible outcome for the veteran infielder is a reunion with the New York Yankees. Torres played for the Yankees from 2018 to 2024, helping them reach the World Series before signing with the Tigers.

While a return to New York could be in play for the 29-year-old Torres, Jimmy O'Brien and Jake Storiale of the “Talkin' Yanks” are lukewarm to the idea.

“I don't know if he improved his defense. (But) his on-base percentage (OPS) would be great,” said O'Brien.

“I don't think they're gonna do that, but it is funny. All the stats that I kind of created and I like: Quality plate appearance. Meaning, if he doesn't reach base, does he move a runner over? Does he see a lot of pitches? Does he foul off two-strike pitches? Have productive outs? Of all the free agents available, Gleyber is second in that to Ty France.”

Torres posted a .257 batting average and a .738 OPS with the Tigers.

He became a two-time All-Star with the Yankees, but he had a tense exit with the team, including recurring disagreements with manager Aaron Boone and general manager Brian Cashman.

“Even if the defense has become better, we just know. Part of me does love a redemption story. I'd have to see a lot of other different parts of this offseason,” said Storiale.

“The stats the Yankees like, I think they're saying they could get a ‘Gleyber Torres season' out of (Michael) Volpe, out of (Jose) Caballero.”

Gleyber Torres could've been an interesting Yankees target if he didn't have so much history with the team pic.twitter.com/WfPCnUX3XL

— Talkin' Yanks (@TalkinYanks) November 10, 2026

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O'Brien stressed that the Yankees need to add a baserunner, and Torres could fill the role.

For now, everything is merely conjecture. Still, Torres remains a name worth monitoring in the free-agent market.

Aside from the Yankees, the Kansas City Royals, the Los Angeles Angels, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Athletics are also being linked to Torres.