New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was removed from Friday night's game against Toronto for not hustling, a move made by manager Aaron Boone to send a message to the struggling team. Torres failed to run hard out of the batter’s box on what he thought was a home run, resulting in a single and a missed opportunity to score a run for the Yankees.
Boone and Torres had a discussion before the fourth inning, leading to Torres being replaced by Oswaldo Cabrera at second base. Torres later expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging the need to learn from the incident.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge supported Boone's decision, emphasizing the importance of accountability and effort on the field. Torres, a former All-Star, has been struggling this season but has shown improvement in July.
Boone defended his decision to bench Torres, stating that it was a necessary move in that moment. He also clarified that Torres will be back in the lineup for the next game, highlighting the importance of playing hard and being mature in all situations.
Despite the incident, Judge commended Torres for taking responsibility for his mistake and showing character by facing the media and supporting his teammates from the dugout.
Overall, the Yankees are looking to move past this incident and focus on improving their performance on the field. Torres' benching serves as a reminder to the team that effort and accountability are essential in every game.
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