GLEYBER TORRES NEWS

Torres cleared, returns to Yankees' lineup Wednesday ARLINGTON, Texas – Gleyber Torres’ COVID-19 scare is officially over. The shortstop, the only player among the nine members of the Yankees t...

MAY 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Gleyber Torres off COVID-19 IL and back in Yankees lineup

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres is back in the lineup after being reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Returns to lineup Torres (COVID-19 protocols) is batting fifth and playing shortstop Wednesday against the Rangers.

Impact Positive COVID-19 tests have kept Torres out of action since May 11, but the shortstop finally returns to New York's starting lineup. Torres has struggled at the plate this season but was beginning to heat up before going to the COVID-19 list.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Ohtani pitches, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani makes his sixth pitching start of the season Wednesday when the Angels face Aaron Civale and the Indians

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees to take on Rangers on the road

The Yankees will start Corey Kluber on Wednesday while the Rangers have yet to announce who will get the start

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

LeMahieu season-high 3 RBIs for Yankees in 7-4 win at Texas

DJ LeMahieu had a season-high three RBIs for the New York Yankees as they beat the Texas Rangers 7-4

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Trout out, Kluber vs Rangers, Sox-Twins trouble

Angels star Mike Trout could be out past the All-Star break after straining his right calf on the bases Monday night

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Return of Gleyber Torres, DJ LeMahieu’s improvement, could finally spark Yankee offense Gleyber Torres was on his way to Texas Tuesday to rejoin the Yankees and D.J. LeMahieu is showing signs of cranking back into being “The Mac...

MAY 19, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Yankees SS Torres cleared after positive COVID-19 test

Shortstop Gleyber Torres could be back in the New York Yankees' lineup a week after testing positive for COVID-19

MAY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Gleyber Torres could be back in Yankees' lineup Wednesday ARLINGTON, Texas – Gleyber Torres is in the clear. The shortstop, one of nine members of the Yankees’ traveling party to have tested positiv...

MAY 19, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Joining team, could play Wednesday Torres (illness) is joining the team in Texas and could be activated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has been sidelined since testing positive for COVID-19 last week, but he was cleared by the joint committee and is traveling to join the Yankees on Tuesday. It appears likely Torres will be back for Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers, barring any setbacks.

MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taillon scheduled to start for New York against Texas

The Yankees will start Jameson Taillon on Tuesday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Mike Foltynewicz

MAY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers host Yankees, look to build on Gibson's solid performance

Texas looks to follow up a strong outing by Sunday starter Kyle Gibson

MAY 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Orioles rally from deficit, beat Yankees 10-6 to avoid sweep

Maikel Franco homered and drove in three runs, rookie Bruce Zimmermann came out of the bullpen to hold down the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles avoided a three-game sweep by rallying...

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees staffer tests positive for COVID; Hicks goes on IL

The New York Yankees have had another positive COVID-19 test, this one involving a staff member

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Orioles look to break 4-game skid against Yankees

Baltimore will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Orioles take on New York

MAY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees pump brakes on Gleyber Torres’ return from COVID test The Yankees are backing off the idea of Torres returning quickly.

MAY 15, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Still testing positive Torres (COVID-19) remains positive for the virus and is quarantining in Tampa, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.

Impact This update all but guarantees that Torres will not return to the Yankees for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Rather, next week's series in Texas appears to be the best-case scenario for the shortstop's return.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Torres (COVID-19) is not returning to the lineup Saturday against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Manager Aaron Boone has expressed optimism in the shortstop's chances of returning this weekend. Because he's fully vaccinated, COVID protocols dictate that a lack of symptoms and two negative tests would allow for Torres' removal from the COVID-19 list.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

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MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Orioles look to end 3-game skid against Yankees

Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over New York

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Could return this weekend Manager Aaron Boone indicated that Torres (COVID-19 IL) could rejoin the Yankees "real soon," Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Torres was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday after testing positive for the coronavirus, but he is reportedly asymptomatic. Since the shortstop is fully vaccinated, he could return earlier than 10 days if he has no symptoms and tests negative for the virus at least twice. Gio Urshela (knee) and Tyler Wade have covered the shortstop position for New York in the two games that Torres has been out.

MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Judge hits 2 more homers vs O's, sends Yankees to 5-4 win

Aaron Judge hit two more home runs against Baltimore, Gio Urshela had a go-ahead, pinch-hit shot and the New York Yankees overcame a spate of injuries to beat the Orioles 5-4

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Major League Baseball nears 20,000 players

Major League Baseball is full of huge numbers

MAY 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Yankees say Gleyber Torres could return quickly after COVID-19 positive BALTIMORE — Gleyber Torres could be back with the Yankees much sooner than expected, possibly this weekend.

MAY 15, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM