Tigers A.J. Hinch impressed with Gleyber Torres willingness to be coached hard

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training TAMPA — The Tigers visited Steinbrenner Field on Sunday for the first time this spring, but did not bring any of their veterans, including Gleyber Torres.So the first Torres-Yankees revenge game will have to wait.But Tigers manager A.J.Hinch has been encouraged by what he has seen from Torres since the ex-Yankee signed a one-year, $15 million contract with Detroit.“He’s been really great to talk to and digest a lot of what he’s experienced, both in the regular season and the postseason,” Hinch said before the Tigers beat the Yankees 4-0.

“He’s been an open book when it’s come to hearing from us on what adjustments he needs to make to be the best version of himself the longest.We’re really happy with his potential and what he can add to our team.“I’m looking forward to challenging him to be a really big part of this team and being a fixture in the lineup.”Not long ago, Torres — who wanted to remain a Yankee for life, though the interest was not mutual — seemed primed to cash in on free agency at the age of 28.

But the mercurial second baseman had a tough walk year offensively — though he saved some face with a strong second half — while his defense continued to be inconsistent.So Torres ended up taking a one-year, prove-it deal with the Tigers, who believe they are getting a motivated player.“He wants to be good, he likes winning,” Hinch said.“He wants to continue to get better.“He’s asked to be coached and coached hard, and we’re going to do it.”Trent Grisham is seven to 10 days away from getting into games, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday, after the outfielder’s buildup was slowed by a hamstring strain.Meanwhile, there is “nothing imminent” in terms of Giancarlo Stanton starting baseball activities.

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