The Toronto Blue Jays are rumored to be closing a deal with former big time rival and two time all-star
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been rumored to be close to signing a deal with rivals former second baseman Gleyber Torres.
The Blue Jays have a ton of infielders still on their current 40 man roster but seem to be looking at different options for next season as they believe non of their current players could be a full time second baseman.
MLB insider Joel Reuter believes the Blue Jays are closing in on a deal with Gleyber Torres
Bleacher Reports' Joel Reuter announced recently that he believes that the Blue Jays will be closing a deal with former Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres shortly as he would be a perfect fit for what the team is looking for.
However, in hopes of drawing closer to New York before next season, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report predicts the Blue Jays will sign Yankees free-agent second baseman Gleyber Torres this winter. -Carothers
Torres is coming off a solid season with the Yankees in which he helped the team reach the World Series which they lost in 5 games to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The former Yankees second baseman had 15 homeruns and 63 RBIs with a .263 batting average and .330 on base percentage which is the type of consistent hitter the Blue Jays are looking for in free agency.
The Toronto Blue Jays, looking to solidify their infield and provide some pop to the lineup, are predicted to seize a starter away from the American League East frontrunner. -Carothers
Not only can Torres help the Blue Jays in terms of consistent hitting but is also a solid defender and would give them a true starter at second base which they are currently in the market for.
The Yankees do not seem to intrigued to re-sign which puts the Blue Jays as the front-runners to land Torres this off-season.
Source: Sporting News
Blue Jays tabbed to sign 2-time All-Star from divisional foe
Blue Jays tabbed to sign 2-time All-Star from divisional foe
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