Gleyber Torres returns to Yanks lineup after 4-game absence

TORONTO (AP) — All-Star infielder Gleyber Torres is back in the New York Yankees’ lineup for Sunday’s series finale at Toronto after sitting out the past four games because of an unspecified core injury.

Torres went to a hospital for treatment last Sunday, then served as New York’s designated hitter against the Orioles the following day. He started at second base Tuesday, but was removed in the third inning and hasn’t played since.

Torres took batting practice and fielded grounders before Saturday’s game, then flashed a thumbs-up to manager Aaron Boone as he returned to the clubhouse. The two-time All-Star is bating .281 with 23 homers and 62 RBI. He’ll bat sixth and play shortstop, giving regular Didi Gregorious a day off.

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