Yankees Star Reportedly Could Be Traded This Offseason Despite Impressive Stint

The New York Yankees will look different next season.

This isn't surprising. New York has high expectations but failed to live up to them in 2023. The Yankees likely will be one of the busiest teams in baseball this offseason as the club hopes to get back to the playoffs in 2024. There's a lot of work to do and while Yankees fans may be happy about a lot of the moves to come, some may be upsetting. 

One player who could find himself playing elsewhere in 2024 could end up being infielder Gleyber Torres, according to SNY's Phillip Martinez. 

"(Anthony Volpe) and (Oswald Peraza) have bright futures, but the fact that they haven't shown the consistent offensive output Torres has should help Brian Cashman and the front office realize that they may need to not lean so heavily on their kids just yet," Martinez said. "I've been a proponent of trading Torres for quite some time, and teams called the Yankees for his services at the trade deadline, so organizations are taking notice.

"That gives the front office some maneuverability if a great deal falls into their laps next season, or if the team underperforms again and they have to pivot to recoup some assets. But whether he's used all season or as a trade chip, Torres should return to the Yankees."

Martinez seems to believe Torres should return to New York next season but acknowledged a move is possible. The two-time All-Star was impressive this season and clubbed 25 home runs and drove in 68 runs, but may be expensive. His arbitration salary is projected to be around $15 million which could lead the Yankees to dealing him away. New York does have young infield depth and is expected to spend big elsewhere this offseason to improve the club's pitching and possibly the outfield.

While Torres impressed this year, he found his name in trade rumors. We may have seen the last of him in a Yankees jersey.