Detroit Tigers fans were celebrating Gleyber Torres earlier in the week. He was named the American League’s All-Star starter at second base.
Now, they’re just hoping he’s OK.
Torres got into a nasty collision sliding into second base on Saturday night against the Cleveland Guardians. You can watch the play here.
Torres stayed down in clear pain after his upper body and head were bashed in the crash.
It sounds like it could’ve been worse, though.
The Tigers announced that Torres had sustained a neck contusion.
Obviously, no neck injury is something to be taken lightly. But it appears Torres escaped disaster.
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He’s been so good this season, his first with the Tigers after coming over from the Yankees.
The last thing Detroit needs, especially in its position leading the AL Central, is for one of its top hitters to be down for the count.
The Tigers will surely be careful and make sure Torres is healthy and ready before he gets back on the field.
But the fact that Torres’ return can already be considered is great news in and of itself.
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