Torreyes becoming NY’s surprise sparkplug

OAKLAND — The Yankees did not know all that much about Ronald Torreyes this spring, but it didn’t take long for the coaching staff to start asking questions about the little guy who kept making loud contact.

Torreyes has been an unlikely sparkplug for the Yankees, making the most of his opportunities after winning a utilityman job out of camp. Torreyes smacked a two-run triple that sparked a five-run fourth inning in the Yankees’ 8-3 victory over the A’s on Friday.

“Although I’m not playing [regularly], I’m working very hard every day,” Torreyes said through an interpreter. “I’m working hard with my hitting coaches. When I’m in the game, I’m trying to make good contact. That’s what I’m trying to do, just make good contact and hopefully find a hole and get a hit.”

The Yankees have used the 23-year-old at third base, shortstop, second base and in right field this season, and manager Joe Girardi said that Torreyes’ knack for contributing something each time he is in the lineup has earned him additional …

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