Detroit Tigers All-Star Gleyber Torres Exits After Elbow to Head Against Cleveland

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, an AL All-Star starter, was forced to leave Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after taking an elbow to the head while sliding into second base. Torres, who leads the Tigers with a .385 on-base percentage, was hit by Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio during a play where Torres slid short of the bag and was struck by Rocchio's glove and elbow. He was examined on the field and later diagnosed with a neck contusion, prompting Javier Báez to move from shortstop to second base and Trey Sweeney to enter at shortstop. Torres, who signed a one-year $15 million contract with Detroit after leaving the New York Yankees, has been a key player on the AL's best team and expressed gratitude to fans after being voted as the starting second baseman for the 2025 All-Star Game. The Tigers currently hold a 1.5-game lead over the Houston Astros in the AL standings and are close to the best record in baseball. Concerns remain about Torres's health following the injury, as he was evaluated for a possible concussion after the incident.