Tommy Kahnle & Gleyber Torres Are Stars In The Motor City!

One thing the Yankees have made a habit of in recent years? Cutting ties with players way too fast. It’s like a reflex—if a guy doesn’t perform at MVP levels every second he’s on the field or if they need to make space for a high-priced name, he’s suddenly expendable. Never mind how much work they put in. It’s all BS. Unfortunately for Gleyber Torres and Tommy Kahnle, they are the latest examples of that all-too-familiar story.

Let’s start with Gleyber. The man came up as a top prospect, had a monster early stretch in New York, and even when he dipped a bit, he was still better than most of what’s out there. He played through ups and downs, was held to a nearly impossible standard, and unlike others (cough Volpe cough), he didn’t get the same patience or grace. Instead of building around him, the Yankees basically made him walk a tightrope. One slip? Gone.

And now? He’s in Detroit, absolutely raking. He’s slashing .323/.379/.462 and playing some of the best defense we’ve seen from him in years. You’d think the Yankees would’ve seen that coming—but nope, too busy rearranging the deck chairs again.

Then there’s Tommy Kahnle. The guy was always reliable, always ready, and always brought an edge to the bullpen. He gave everything to the Yankees—emotion, effort, energy—and in return? Shown the door. Apparently, when you’re not making $20 million a year or don’t have a shiny new nameplate, your contributions don’t count for as much.

Now Kahnle’s the closer in Detroit. He’s got a 1.29 ERA over six appearances and three saves already. And, let’s be honest—given the state of the Yankees’ bullpen right now, maybe someone in the Bronx front office is having a few second thoughts.

It’s the same old story. The Yankees fall in love with names and contracts and forget about the guys who grind, who deliver, and who connect with the fans. They let players walk who could still help—because they’re too quick to hit the eject button and too slow to trust their own talent.

So yes, congratulations to Gleyber Torres and Tommy Kahnle. They deserved better in New York, but they’re thriving in Detroit, and that’s something to celebrate. It stings a little as a Yankee fan, sure—but if the front office won’t appreciate them, at least the rest of us still do.

Because sometimes the Bronx just doesn’t know what it’s got ‘til it’s gone.