Overview

• Torres is batting .279 with nine home runs and 43 RBI, career highs that underpinned his selection as the American League’s starting second baseman.
• Detroit supporters stuffed fan ballots, resulting in three Tigers—Torres, Riley Greene and Javier Báez—earning All-Star starting roles, tied for the most from any team.
• After refusing the Yankees’ late-2024 proposal to move to third base, Torres signed a one-year, $15 million free agent deal with Detroit and immediately revived his performance.
• In a social media post, Torres thanked Tigers fans, coaches and teammates for their support and took an indirect shot at the Yankees organization and its followers.
• The 28-year-old’s breakout contributions have helped Detroit compile a 54-33 record and a 12.5-game lead in the AL Central ahead of the All-Star break.