DALLAS — The Angels and Nationals have expressed interest in Gleyber Torres, The Post has learned.

The Nationals have inquired if Torres would switch to third base because they have Luis Garcia at second. 

Torres <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/07/29/sports/gleyber-torres-miffed-about-yankees-third-base-idea-i-play-second/">resisted a move to third base</a> when the Yankees obtained Jazz Chisholm at the trade deadline.

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But Torres could be more motivated to change spots now to improve his financial possibilities and because he would have an offseason to prepare for a position change. 

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It also is conceivable that Washington could play Torres at second and see what the trade market is for Garcia, a lefty swinger who hit 18 homers and had a 112 OPS-plus last season.

The Angels had a .593 OPS at second base last year — the second worst in the majors.

The Yankees second baseman has a couple of teams expressing interest in him.{ai:summary}<p>The Angels and Nationals are interested in Gleyber Torres, with the Nationals exploring a position switch to third base due to their current second baseman, Luis Garcia. Torres previously resisted such a change but may reconsider to enhance his financial prospects. </p><p>Washington might also keep Torres at second while evaluating Garcia's trade value. The Angels, struggling with a .593 OPS at second base last season, could benefit from acquiring Torres. #sports</p>

Yankees free agent Gleyber Torres drawing interest from Angels, Nationals

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