When the Yankees let Torres walk after the 2024 season, the second baseman signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. Torres finished the 2024 season with 15 home runs and a career-worst 136 strikeouts for the Yankees. Between the abysmal fielding and inconsistent hitting, the Yankees felt comfortable letting Torres walk in free agency, with plenty of fans likely thinking, "good riddance." Torres is hitting .260 this season with 15 home runs, and he has drawn praise for being a clubhouse leader in Detroit. Torres bet on himself with a one-year deal, and the Tigers bet on him having a resurgent season.