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Tigers Win Grapefruit League Finale, But Gleyber Torres Scratched
Detroit Tigers defeat New York Yankees in final spring training game, but Yankees star player Gleyber Torres was pulled from the lineup.
Mar. 21, 2026 at 8:07pm
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The Detroit Tigers defeated the New York Yankees 3-1 in their final Grapefruit League game of the spring training season. However, the Yankees' star player Gleyber Torres was scratched from the lineup before the game for undisclosed reasons.
Why it matters
The Tigers' win in their final exhibition game provides momentum heading into the regular season, while the late scratch of Gleyber Torres raises questions about the Yankees' health and readiness for the start of the season.
The details
The Tigers scored three runs in the game, while the Yankees managed only one. Detroit's new starting pitcher Framber Valdez, who was recently acquired by the team, made his spring training debut. Meanwhile, the Yankees pulled Gleyber Torres from the lineup shortly before the game began, though the team did not provide an explanation for the late scratch.
- The game was played on March 21, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida.
The players
Framber Valdez
A left-handed pitcher recently acquired by the Detroit Tigers.
Gleyber Torres
A star player for the New York Yankees who was unexpectedly scratched from the lineup before the game.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
The Tigers' win in their final spring training game suggests they may be primed for a strong start to the regular season, while the late scratch of Gleyber Torres raises concerns about the Yankees' health and readiness heading into opening day.
