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TAMPA — The Tigers visited Steinbrenner Field on Sunday for the first time this spring, but did not bring any of their veterans, including Gleyber Torres.
So the first Torres-Yankees revenge game will have to wait.
But Tigers manager A.J. Hinch has been encouraged by what he has seen from Torres since the ex-Yankee signed a one-year, $15 million contract with Detroit.
“He’s been really great to talk to and digest a lot of what he’s experienced, both in the regular season and the postseason,” Hinch said before the Tigers beat the Yankees 4-0. “He’s been an open book when it’s come to hearing from us on what adjustments he needs to make to be the best version of himself the longest. We’re really happy with his potential and what he can add to our team.
“I’m looking forward to challenging him to be a really big part of this team and being a fixture in the lineup.”
Not long ago, Torres — who wanted to remain a Yankee for life, though the interest was not mutual — seemed primed to cash in on free agency at the age of 28.
But the mercurial second baseman had a tough walk year offensively — though he saved some face with a strong second half — while his defense continued to be inconsistent.
So Torres ended up taking a one-year, prove-it deal with the Tigers, who believe they are getting a motivated player.
“He wants to be good, he likes winning,” Hinch said. “He wants to continue to get better.
“He’s asked to be coached and coached hard, and we’re going to do it.”
Trent Grisham is seven to 10 days away from getting into games, manager Aaron Boone said Sunday, after the outfielder’s buildup was slowed by a hamstring strain.
Meanwhile, there is “nothing imminent” in terms of Giancarlo Stanton starting baseball activities. The DH, who is dealing with tennis elbow in both elbows, is just getting treatment on a daily basis.
The Yankees held a moment of silence for Lou Cucuzza Sr. before Sunday’s game, remembering the longtime visiting clubhouse manager at Yankee Stadium who passed away at the age of 86.
“The Yankees mourn the passing of Lou Cucuzza Sr., who was the patriarch of the Cucuzza baseball family and a proud and loyal New York Yankees employee for more than 35 years,” the Yankees said in a statement. “Lou was a fixture in the Visiting Clubhouse at Yankee Stadium, and his attentiveness to opposing team players, coaches and staff was renowned across the Majors.
“He passed down his professionalism and love for the game to his sons, Lou Cucuzza Jr., who currently leads the staff in the Yankee Stadium Visiting Clubhouse, and Rob Cucuzza, who heads the Home Clubhouse staff,” the team’s statement read. “Cucuzza Sr. was a beloved member of the Yankees family, and he will be deeply missed. We send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Cucuzza family.”
Pitching prospect Cam Schlittler continued to open eyes by tossing two scoreless innings against the Tigers in his Grapefruit League debut. … Carlos Carrasco is scheduled to start Monday’s game against the Red Sox — which was moved to 4:05 p.m. due to inclement weather forecast for Fort Myers — before Marcus Stroman will start his second game of the spring on Tuesday against the Twins. … Bucky Dent arrived in camp Sunday as a guest instructor.
