Gleyber Torres Kicks Off Rehab Stint with Triple-A Toledo

CHICAGO – Gleyber Torres, the second baseman for the Detroit Tigers, is back on the field after a lengthy layoff. The 29-year-old began his rehabilitation assignment on Saturday, May 30, with Triple-A Toledo, where he took the leadoff spot and played at second base following a left oblique strain that had sidelined him for almost all of May.

Torres is known for his ability to get on base, boasting a .364 on-base percentage during his tenure with the Tigers in 2025-26, which places him 17th in Major League Baseball. Manager A.J. Hinch commented on Torres’ return, stating, “It’s just getting his timing and being a baseball player again.” He added that the player had limited opportunities to engage with the bat and needed to regain his hitting rhythm.

Alongside Torres, outfielder Kerry Carpenter, who is dealing with a left shoulder sprain, is also on a rehabilitation journey with the Mud Hens. However, Carpenter is expected to make his return to the Tigers sooner than Torres, potentially joining the team for their series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at Tropicana Field.

The Mud Hens are currently in the latter stages of a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, at Fifth Third Field in Toledo, Ohio. While it remains uncertain how many games Torres will need to complete his rehabilitation, Hinch mentioned, “We’ll see how many games it takes. Is it one? Is it two? Is it more than that? I don’t know yet.”

Having not played since May 2, Torres struggled with pain when swinging for three weeks but recently made significant progress in his hitting regimen. He successfully passed his final test during Friday's workout, paving the way for his rehab assignment. Prior to his injury, Torres had a batting average of .259, with two home runs, 25 walks, and 22 strikeouts over 32 games, resulting in a .716 OPS. “He’s never stopped defending,” Hinch remarked. “It’s the things you can’t practice until you play in games and test it, but he’s feeling no pain or no resistance or no issues. Time to play baseball.”

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