Gleyber Torres is returning to the Detroit Tigers for the 2026 season.

The 28-year-old second baseman accepted the $22.025 million qualifying offer from the Tigers on Tuesday, Nov. 18, before the 4 p.m. deadline, pulling his name out of free agency. He has opted for a one-year deal rather than testing the open market for a multi-year contract .

Four of the 13 players who received qualifying offers accepted: Torres, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Brandon Woodruff , Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga and New York Yankees center fielder Trent Grisham .

Only 18 of 157 players have accepted the qualifying offer since the system was implemented in 2012, with Torres and Grisham becoming the first position players to do so since 2022. THE LATEST: Will Gleyber Torres acce

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