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The Mets should not consider Gleyber Torres as their moving forward second baseman.

Gleyber Torres' offensive production has been inconsistent during his time with the Yankees, particularly in the last couple of seasons. While he has shown flashes of power and a decent batting average, his overall numbers have been underwhelming compared to his potential.  

Despite having shown a higher level of performance in the last two seasons, his profile as a hitter leaves doubts regarding the sustainability of his moving forward production. Advanced metrics show that Torres' 2024 results were better than expected with an expected batting average and expected to slug below the actual level due to a drop in his hard-hit contact, an increase in his strikeout percentage, a drop in his rate of walks, and a lower distribution of bases towards his wing.

His defense at second base has also been a concern, with frequent errors and misplays. According to Statcast Torres is one of the worst defenders in the position with -4 outs above average and an arm strength located in the 7th percentile of the league.

While he has the potential to be a productive player, there's no guarantee that he will regain his previous form. The Mets might be better off pursuing other options internally and externally, that offer more consistency and upside.