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Yankees trade assets they should sell for 2024 reboot, No. 1: Gleyber Torres, 2B

When it comes to a New York Yankees player with the most value right now not named Aaron Judge, it is second baseman Gleyber Torres.

For Yankees fans, their relationship with Torres is complicated. While he has shown to be one of the Yankees’ best all-around hitters, especially during their struggles without Judge, he does have lapses in the field and on the base paths. He does have nine errors at second base, which is the most for any player at his position across the majors.

Again, Torres’ bat could be something that teams at the trade deadline could be interested in. Not to mention, he does have one more year of arbitration remaining before he becomes a free agent after the 2024 season.

Through 95 games, Torres recorded a .264 batting average, .333 on-base percentage, .430 slugging percentage, 14 home runs, 39 RBI, 55 runs scored, 94 hits, 57 strikeouts, and 38 walks in 356 at-bats.

The time for the Yankees to look toward the future is now. They have Anthony Volpe starting at shortstop, with fellow top prospect shortstop Oswald Peraza up filling in for an injured Josh Donaldson. If there was any moment for the Yankees to utilize a middle infield of Volpe and Peraza, it’s now.

Let’s not forget that Torres was nearly traded by the team at last year’s deadline in a potential deal with the Miami Marlins for starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. The Yankees ultimately backed out of the deal at the last minute.

If the Yankees can get a meaningful return for Torres, general manager Brian Cashman should consider finalizing a trade.