Torres Benched After Incident New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was left out of the lineup for the Subway Series finale against the Mets after failing to run out a ground ball in a key spot during Tuesday's game.
Performance Slump Torres has been struggling at the plate, batting .215/.294/.333 with seven home runs in 80 games this season. His OPS+ is just 78, significantly lower than his career OPS+ of 114 coming into 2024
Recent Struggles In the past two weeks, Torres' performance has been particularly poor, slashing just .108/.222/.324.
Groin Discomfort Torres cited groin discomfort as the reason for not running out the ground ball, but manager Aaron Boone mentioned that the pain is "nothing that's too significant."
Manager's Reaction Boone initially gave an evasive answer when asked if Torres would be benched, emphasizing the need for Torres to contribute during a critical stretch. By Wednesday, Boone clarified that Torres would be given "a couple days to reset...mentally, physically."
Team's Recent Performance The Yankees have a record of 52-29 and lead the American League East by two games over the Orioles. However, they have lost five of their last six games and seven of their last nine.
Injuries to Key Players The Yankees are currently without Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton due to injuries, adding to the pressure on the team during this stretch.
Mets' Strong Performance The Mets, meanwhile, have been performing well, with the best record in MLB for June at 14-6. This context adds to the significance of Torres' absence and the Yankees' current struggles.