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‘Extremely valuable’ Torres highlights trade haul
- Updated: July 26, 2016
HOUSTON — The Yankees made it clear that it wouldn’t be cheap to pry Aroldis Chapman and his high-octane fastball from their grip, but when the Cubs agreed late on Sunday to part with top prospect Gleyber Torres, general manager Brian Cashman knew it was time to strike a deal.
In addition to right-hander Adam Warren, who is expected to rejoin the big league roster on Tuesday in Houston, the Chapman deal added three prospects to New York’s farm system. In New York’s view, the prize is the 19-year-old Torres, who is rated as the No. 24 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline.
“Obviously, we like the entire package,” Cashman said. “The primary piece, I think the industry recognizes, is Gleyber Torres. He’s the equivalent of a first-born, is how I would determine it. He’s a high-level prospect that’s extremely valuable within the industry.”
The right-handed-hitting Torres has spent the entire 2016 season with Class A Myrtle Beach, where he batted .275 (98-for-356) with 62 runs, 24 doubles, three triples, nine homers, 47 RBIs and 19 stolen bases in 94 games. Torres was aware that his name had been mentioned in trade rumors late last week.
“Thank you @Cubs for this amazing …
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