Last updated on March 12, 2026, at 1:46 p.m. ET
Lakeland, Fla. – This situation is certainly not ideal.
Gleyber Torres has unexpectedly become a reserve player for Team Venezuela, which is preparing to face Japan this Saturday in the WBC quarterfinals.
The Tigers’ starting second baseman has been in Miami for the past 10 days but has only appeared in three games, recording just nine plate appearances. Venezuela’s manager, Omar Lopez, has been utilizing Luis Arraez for the second base position.