Gleyber Torres Wife
Meet the lovely Elizabeth Torres; she is the young and gorgeous wife of Gleyber Torres, the Venezuelan second baseman for the New York Yankees. Prior to joining the Yankees, Gleyber played for the Rookie-level Arizona League team the Arizona Bears.
Elizabeth Torres
Gleyber is no longer on the market, as a matter of fact, he hasnât been for a long time. Elizabeth who is also from Venezuela met him when they were children, they started dating as youngsters.
After several years together, Gleyber and Elizabeth decided it was time to take the next step, therefore in April 2017, they tied the knot.
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Gleyber Torres and his pretty wife Elizabeth Torres welcomed their adorable son Ethan, on March 20, 2022.
Gleyber Torres Career
Torres has played as a pitcher, catcher, center field and finally as a shortstop; in 2013 the Bears signed him as a free agent, they eventually traded him to the Yankees in 2016, however, it was until April 22, 2018, that he made his MLB Debut.
Professional Career Timeline of Gleyber Torres
Chicago Cubs (2014â2016)
- 2013: Signed with the Chicago Cubs as an international free agent for a $1.7 million bonus.
- 2014: Made his professional debut with the Arizona Cubs in the Rookie-level Arizona League, hitting .297/.386/.440 with two home runs in 50 games.
- 2015: Started with the South Bend Cubs in the Class A Midwest League, later promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in September. Finished the season with a combined .287/.346/.376, three home runs, and 64 RBIs over 126 games.
- 2016: Continued with Myrtle Beach before being traded to the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees (2016âPresent)
- July 25, 2016: Traded to the Yankees as part of a deal for Aroldis Chapman.
- 2016: Debuted with the Tampa Yankees, finishing the season with a .270/.354/.421 line and 11 home runs across two Class A+ teams. Named MVP of the Arizona Fall League after batting .403.
- 2017: Ranked as the fifth-best prospect in baseball; suffered a season-ending injury requiring Tommy John surgery, batting .287/.383/.480 before the injury.
- 2018: Entered spring training competing for an MLB roster spot; promoted to the majors on April 22 after strong performance in minor leagues.
Gleyber Torres Career Highlights
- MLB Debut (2018)
- April 22, 2018: Made his MLB debut as a second baseman for the New York Yankees against the Toronto Blue Jays, going 0-for-4.
- April 23, 2018: Recorded his first MLB hit against the Minnesota Twins.
- May 4, 2018: Hit his first career home run off Josh Tomlin, becoming the youngest Yankee to homer since John Ellis in 1969.
- May 6, 2018: Achieved his first walk-off home run against the Cleveland Indians, making him the youngest Yankee to do so.
- May 21, 2018: Recorded his first multi-homer game against the Texas Rangers.
- May 25, 2018: Hit a home run in his fourth consecutive game, becoming the youngest player in AL history to achieve this feat.
- May 27, 2018: Named AL Player of the Week after hitting .368 with five home runs and nine RBIs.
- May 29, 2018: Hit a walk-off single against the Houston Astros.
- End of May: Named American League Rookie of the Month with a slash line of .317/.374/.659.
- Injury and All-Star Selection (2018)
- July 4, 2018: Placed on the disabled list due to a right hip strain.
- Finished his rookie season with a .271 batting average, 15 home runs, and was selected for the All-Star Game.
- Record-Breaking Season (2019)
- April 4, 2019: Became the fourth youngest Yankee to have four hits in a game.
- June & August: Hit multiple grand slams and his milestone home runs, including his 30th on August 22.
- Selected as an All-Star for the second time and finished with a .278 average and 38 home runs.
- Pandemic Season (2020)
- In a shortened season, batted .243 with three home runs and led AL shortstops with nine errors.
- Struggles and Position Changes (2021-2022)
- Inconsistent performance led to a move back to second base in September after struggling at shortstop in both seasons.
- Finished the 2022 season with a .257 average and hit a total of 24 home runs.
- 2023 Season Highlights
- Amid trade rumors, signed a one-year contract worth $9.95 million on January 29.
- Hit his 100th career home run on April 3 against the Philadelphia Phillies.
- Ended the season with a .273 batting average, 25 home runs, and 68 RBIs, earning recognition as a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.
- Torresâs career has been characterized by rapid success early on, significant milestones, and adaptability as he navigates challenges within Major League Baseball.
Gleyber Torres Contract and Salary
On January 11, 2024, Torres agreed to a one-year, $14.2 contract extension with the Yankees, earning a salary of $14.2 and avoiding arbitration.
