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The Yankees’ backup baseman is learning from his All-Star buddy.

Not long ago, Gleyber Torres faced a challenging two-year period marked by poor performance, raising doubts about his future with the Yankees. Following the team’s acquisition of Josh Donaldson, who was benched for Opening Day in 2022, Torres sought solutions and reverted to his power-focused approach, resulting in a successful comeback season. While the first half of the season showed promise, the team’s performance faltered in August, mirroring the struggles of the 2022 season. Trade speculations emerged, with discussions of Torres and Oswald Peraza potentially being traded for Pablo Lopez, but Torres bounced back strongly in 2023 with an impressive performance.

A new batting technique, characterized by a toe tap, led to Torres’s most consistent offensive season since 2019, notably reducing his strikeout rate to 14.6% and hitting 25 home runs. Oswaldo Cabrera, who had a tough season at the plate last year, appears to be adopting the same toe tap method to address his own challenges. With DJ LeMahieu starting the season on the injured list, this presents a significant opportunity for the young infielder to secure a regular starting position in Major League Baseball.