Gleyber Torres Receives Emotional Tribute from Yankees in Return to The Bronx

Gleyber Torres received an emotional tribute from the New York Yankees and their fans during his first return to Yankee Stadium as a visitor on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Now an infielder for the Detroit Tigers, Torres was welcomed with a warm reception and a video showcasing his seven-year career in pinstripes, prompting him to tip his helmet to the crowd. Torres, who signed with the Tigers after his Yankees tenure, posted a .265/.334/.441 slash line with 138 home runs and two All-Star selections during his time in New York. Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Torres' significant impact on the Tigers' current success, noting he's been a key part of their AL-best record. Entering Tuesday's game, Torres was slashing .259/.362/.396 with 15 homers and 66 RBI, earning his third All-Star nod.