Gleyber Torres, 28, has officially entered free agency after a lengthy tenure with the New York Yankees.

Known for his power, Torres sought something many young free agents prioritize: security.

Some players secure long-term deals, while others settle for short-term contracts. Torres, however, had a different plan.

Earlier this week, Torres signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Detroit Tigers—exactly what he wanted.

Back in November, Torres instructed his agent, Jose Mijares of Octagon, to focus on finding a one-year deal.

His reasoning? Torres wanted to bet on himself, aiming to secure a lucrative, multi-year contract worth at least $100 million next offseason.

Few free agents have achieved such deals this winter.

“He had plenty of opportunities to sign longer deals elsewhere,” Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris told reporters.

“But his agents made it clear he wanted to bet on himself. That made me want him even more.”

Torres debuted with the Yankees in 2018 and earned All-Star nods that season and in 2019.

As a rookie, he slashed .271/.340/.480/.820 with 24 home runs and 77 RBI, finishing third in American League Rookie of the Year voting.

In 2019, Torres posted career-best power numbers, slashing .278/.337/.535/.871 with 38 home runs and 90 RBI.

While he’s remained productive, his power dipped last season with a .257 average, 15 home runs, and 63 RBI.

Over his career, Torres has hit .265/.334/.441/.774 with 138 home runs and 441 RBI.

Torres revealed the Yankees showed little interest in retaining him.

The Nationals expressed interest but wanted him to switch positions, which he declined.

The Tigers, however, assured him he’d start at second base, shifting Colt Keith to first.

Detroit felt like the perfect fit for Torres—at least for now.

“I always bet on myself,” Torres said. “This offseason, I focused on finding the right place for a one-year deal.

I had other options, but Detroit’s young, family-like group stood out.”