"We're moving to second base, where the eligibility cutoff is players who either logged at least 50 innings at the position this season or have primarily played there in their careers. Every shortstop could theoretically play second base, and there'll be teams that have interest in Bo Bichette and/or Ha-Seong Kim on the right side of the infield. They'll be covered in greater detail with the shortstop preview, so we'll limit this to true second basemen and/or utility players."
"The stint in Detroit started brilliantly. Torres hit .281/.387/.425 in the first half and was named the AL's starting second baseman at the All-Star Game. The numbers dropped significantly after that, as he limped to a .223/.320/.339 finish amidst Detroit's near collapse. He ended the year with numbers that were only a little better than he managed in 2024: .256/.358/.387 with 16 homers over 628 plate appearances."
Teams are turning attention to the offseason and identifying free-agent targets at each position, starting with second base. Eligibility includes players with at least 50 innings at second this season or those who have primarily played there in their careers. Shortstops remain potential options but focus here is on true second basemen and utility players. Torres returns to the market after a one-year, $15MM deal and a strong first half in Detroit that faded into a weak finish. He finished 2025 as a bat-first second baseman with a .256/.358/.387 line, 16 homers, and durability that could attract multiyear interest despite the late-season slump. Free agency has been difficult recently for second basemen who lack positional versatility.
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