Well, this isn’t exactly how we envisioned Gleyber Torres’ tenure with the Detroit Tigers getting started. We all want Torres to succeed—his talent is undeniable—but landing on the injured list just a few games into the season? Yeah, that wasn’t in the script.
The Tigers placed Torres on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to March 29, with a left oblique strain. In his absence, Justyn-Henry Malloy has been called up from Triple-A Toledo to fill the roster spot. Not exactly the roster move Tigers fans were hoping for this early in the season.
Torres’ injury came in Friday night’s showdown against the Dodgers, right after he launched a solo home run in the third inning. As he rounded the bases, he reached for his side—a telltale sign something wasn’t right. Despite trying to gut it out on defense, Detroit pulled him from the game the following inning. A tough break, but probably the right call.
It’s especially frustrating because Torres has been locked in to start the season, going 3-for-7 at the plate. Sure, small sample size and all that, but there’s no question he’s been fueled by adrenaline in his new digs. Unfortunately, that same intensity might have contributed to this early setback.
The good news? It doesn’t seem like a long-term issue. Oblique strains can be tricky, but the Tigers aren’t hitting the panic button just yet. Hopefully, this is just a short detour on what should be an exciting ride for Torres in Detroit.
Get well soon, Gleyber. The Tigers need you back on the field, and so does baseball.
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