Ronald Torreyes

Ronald Torreyes
Torreyes batting for the New York Yankees in 2016
New York Yankees – No. 74
Infielder
Born: (1992-09-02) September 2, 1992
Barinas, Barinas, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 2015, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
MLB statistics
(through May 5, 2018)
Batting average .289
Home runs 4
Runs batted in 55
Teams

Ronald Alcides Torreyes (born September 2, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Career

Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs

Torreyes signed with the Cincinnati Reds as an international free agent in February 2010.[1] He was assigned to the Venezuelan Summer League Reds, and later promoted to the Arizona League Reds and the Class-A Dayton Dragons. In 91 total games, Torreyes batted .370 with 5 home runs, 46 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.[2] He played the entire 2011 season in Dayton, batting .356 with 3 home runs and 41 RBI in 67 games.[2] On December 11, 2011, Torreyes was traded to the Chicago Cubs, along with Dave Sappelt and Travis Wood, for Sean Marshall.[3] In 2012, Torreyes played with the Advanced-A Daytona Cubs, and hit .264 with 6 home runs and 47 RBI.[2] In 2013, Torreyes was promoted to the Double-A Tennessee Smokies.

Houston Astros

Torreyes with the Houston Astros in 2015 spring training

Torreyes was traded to the Houston Astros on July 2, 2013 for two international signing bonus slots.[4] The Astros assigned him to their Double-A affiliate, the Corpus Christi Hooks. In 103 games between both franchises, Torreyes batted .269 with two home runs and 37 RBI.[2] He played the entire 2014 season with the Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks, batting .298 with two home runs and 46 RBI in a career-high 126 games played.[2]

He began the 2015 season with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, appearing in 19 games and hitting .200 with 5 RBI.[2]

Toronto Blue Jays

On May 15, 2015, Torreyes was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations or a player to be named later, and assigned to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.[5]

Los Angeles Dodgers

On June 12, 2015, he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for cash considerations and assigned to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.[6][7] He played in 62 games for Tulsa, hitting .293 before a late season promotion to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers.[2] On September 12, he was called up to the majors for the first time.[8] He was used sparingly during his month with the club, collecting two hits in eight at-bats, while being used primarily as a late inning defensive replacement and occasional pinch runner.[9] He was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on January 7, 2016.[10]

New York Yankees

Torreyes with the Yankees in 2018

On January 12, 2016, the Dodgers traded Torreyes and Tyler Olson to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor leaguer Rob Segedin and a player to be named later or cash considerations.[11][12] The Yankees designated him for assignment on January 15, when they acquired Lane Adams.[13] On January 25, he was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,[14] who then also designated him for assignment, on January 27.[15] He was reclaimed off waivers by the Yankees on February 1.[16] After spring training, it was announced that Torreyes had made the major league roster. [17] Torreyes had a 2-RBI triple in his Yankee debut on April 6, 2016, against the Houston Astros. Torreyes hit his first career home run on August 19, 2016 against Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Torreyes became the Yankees' Opening Day shortstop in 2017 due to an injury to Didi Gregorius.[18] On June 23, 2017, Torreyes hit his first walk-off, an RBI single.

On May 26, 2018, Torreyes was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre to make room for Greg Bird.[19]

On August 13, 2018, Torreyes was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Energetic Torreyes stands tall despite his slight build". Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Ronald Torreyes Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Sean Marshall trade to Reds official". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Astros acquire infielder Torreyes from Cubs". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Blue Jays acquire shortstop Torreyes from Astros". Sportsnet. May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ Gurnick, Ken (June 12, 2015). "Dodgers acquire Torreyes, designate Barney". MLB.com. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  7. ↑ Hoornstra, J.P. (June 12, 2015). "Dodgers acquire minor-league infielder Ronald Torreyes, designate Darwin Barney". LA Daily News. Retrieved June 12, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Dodgers Recall Ronald Torreyes". MLB.com. September 12, 2015. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ronald Torreyes 2015 Batting Gamelogs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Yankees send N.J. native to Los Angeles Dodgers for 2 players in trade". NJ.com. January 12, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  11. ↑ Rieber, Anthony (January 12, 2016). "Yankees acquire pitcher Tyler Olson, infielder Ronald Torreyes". Newsday. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  12. ↑ Gurnick, Ken (January 12, 2016). "Dodgers acquire Minors IF Segedin from Yanks". MLB.com. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Yankees claim OF Lane Adams off waivers". YES Network. January 15, 2016. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  14. ↑ Fletcher, Jeff (January 25, 2016). "Angels claim IF Ronald Torreyes on waivers". Orange County Register. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  15. ↑ Fletcher, Jeff (January 27, 2016). "Angels get infielder Jefry Marte from Tigers for Kody Eaves". Orange County Register. Retrieved January 27, 2016.
  16. ↑ Hatch, Ryan (February 1, 2016). "He's back! Yankees sign prospect Ronald Torreyes (again)". New Jersey.com. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  17. ↑ March 30, 2016 (2016-03-30). "Ronald Torreyes beats out Pete Kozma for final bench spot - River Avenue Blues". Riveraveblues.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  18. ↑ King, George A. (2017-03-30). "Didi Gregorius' replacement can't wait for him to return". Nypost.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
  19. ↑ Joyce, Greg (2018-05-26). "Greg Bird's activation forced Yankees' tough call on Torreyes". Nypost.com. Retrieved 2018-08-15.
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