Another base option is off the table for the Seattle Mariners like Gleyber Torres Si

It was reported Friday morning that former New York Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres had signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers.

Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN:

Free agent Gleyber Torres has agreed to terms with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year, $15 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Torres had a great ALCS after a somewhat poor year on the power side for the Yankees. He starts at 2b for Detroit. @JonHeyman was first with the deal.

Torres had been linked to the Seattle Mariners earlier this offseason, but it was more of writers speculating on fits. We never really heard any traction between the Mariners and Torres, and the M’s never seemed to show any outside interest. The M’s have a need at second base after letting Jorge Polanco go, but they’ve also reportedly said they’re fine with ending up with a Dylan Moore/Ryan Bliss tandem at second.

If the M’s decide to make waves at second, Polanco is still out there and could be had for less than the $12 million team option the team declined. Additionally, the M’s have been linked to Korean infielder Hye-Seong Kim and are said to be interested in him.

In addition to second base, the Mariners also have a need at third base after they let go of Josh Rojas. Yoan Moncada is still a free agent and comes with a former top prospect pedigree. The trade market is also an option, with the M’s previously linked to Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Phillies.

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