Gleyber Torres continues to emerge as a name worth watching as speculation around the Major League Baseball trade deadline begins accelerating.

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain one of the league’s most aggressive organizations when opportunities arise, and few expect that approach to change as they pursue a third consecutive World Series.

With the trade deadline now under two months away, conversations around possible additions are becoming more active.

One recent MLB rumor identified the Dodgers as a potential landing spot for Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres.

The fit becomes understandable when looking at Los Angeles’ current situation.

Second base has largely operated as a revolving door throughout the season.

Tommy Edman can stabilize the position now that he returned from right ankle surgery, but his versatility also makes him valuable moving across different roles and providing matchup flexibility.

Torres offers a different profile.

Over time, he has quietly developed into one of the more underrated everyday players in baseball.

His offensive approach increasingly emphasizes reaching base, extending at-bats, and creating pressure through patience and contact, traits that naturally fit the structure of the Dodgers lineup.

Last offseason, Torres accepted MLB’s qualifying offer worth $22 million and is scheduled to become a free agent after the season.

As a three-time All-Star, he would likely generate broad interest if Detroit decides to become a seller.

A move would not come without cost.

One hypothetical proposal suggests Los Angeles sending pitching prospect River Ryan and outfield prospect Kendall George to Detroit in exchange for Torres.

The Dodgers possess one of baseball’s deepest farm systems and remain one of the few organizations capable of completing significant moves without emptying the pipeline.

Torres has continued producing despite dealing with an oblique injury earlier this season.

He is hitting .280 with four home runs while carrying a .395 On-base Percentage (OBP) in 43 games.

He also earned All-Star recognition last season following a strong first half.

Although injuries may reduce those chances this year, Torres remains a productive player capable of strengthening an already loaded roster.

On Wednesday, Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel from ESPN released their list of the top 100 trade candidates and identified Torres as a possible fit for Los Angeles.

Their evaluation highlighted his evolution.

They noted that Torres has transformed into a player built around consistent contact and on-base value while remaining reliable defensively at second base.

They also suggested that for teams needing more traffic on the bases, Torres provides a logical solution even if his defensive fit eventually shifts toward designated hitter.

“Torres has reinvented himself as an ideal leadoff type, prioritizing on-base percentage and consistent contact," they wrote. "He is a perfectly serviceable second baseman defensively, and for on-base-starved teams, he is a reasonable antidote.

"His $22 million contract does the Tigers no favors, but if that’s the price for a contract to get someone who reaches 40% of the time, it’s worth it -- even if a team’s strength at second relegates Torres to DH duty."

Beyond production, Torres brings qualities that often make him more valuable than surface numbers suggest.

One of his strongest traits is adaptability.

He has repeatedly adjusted his offensive style throughout different stages of his career.

Another major quality is patience.

Torres rarely appears rushed and consistently trusts his process at the plate.

He also brings confidence and experience in high-pressure environments.

That combination of composure, offensive discipline, and versatility helps explain why contending teams continue viewing him as a meaningful trade target.

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