Height
5'10"
Weight
205 lbs
Age
29
College
N/A
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1038 | 0.26351526 | 154 | 515 | 0.7699623 | 57 | 1009 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$22.0M
Guaranteed
$13.2M
AAV
$22.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Tigers' one-year, $22M commitment to Gleyber Torres earns a D CVI grade, reflecting a significant overpay for a solid starter at second base. While Torres brings legitimate offensive upside and fills Detroit's glaring middle infield void, this deal represents a clear case of desperation pricing in a thin free agent market. Torres' inconsistent defensive metrics and streaky production don't justify elite-level compensation, especially on a short-term deal that offers no long-term value creation for a rebuilding franchise. The Tigers essentially paid premium prices for a rental player when their competitive window likely won't open for another 2-3 seasons, making this more about appeasing fans than smart roster construction. Given the positional depth available in next year's free agent class and Detroit's farm system timeline, this contract looks like a classic example of spending big money at the wrong time. The one-year structure does provide flexibility, but paying $22M for what projects as roughly 2-3 WAR production represents poor value allocation for a team that should be prioritizing long-term assets over short-term fixes.
Performance Analysis
Gleyber Torres grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB second basemen, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.264 batting average and a 0.770 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 154 home runs and 515 RBI through 1033 games (a 24-HR, 81-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 57 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a prime-age veteran at 29, Gleyber is a key contributor for the Tigers. A 1033-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs MIA | W 2-0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ MIN | L 6-8 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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