In a season full of ups and downs for the New York Yankees, Gleyber Torres is taking a well-deserved break. Torres, who has struggled at the plate and in the field recently, is receiving a day off to regroup and address his performance issues.

The slump in Torres' performance has been evident, as he has only managed to go 2-for-29 in his past nine games. His struggles reached a tipping point on Tuesday when he had a particularly poor outing against the Mets. Manager Aaron Boone even called Torres into his office after the team's 9-7 loss to discuss his performance.

Playing without key players Giancarlo Stanton and Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees are relying on Torres and others to step up. Unfortunately, Torres faltered during Tuesday's game. With the bases loaded and no outs in the first inning, he struck out, failing to drive in any runs. His fielding also proved problematic when he committed his 12th error of the season, the highest among all second basemen, allowing a run to score.

Torres' issues extended beyond his performance on the field. In the eighth inning, he failed to hustle down the line on a ground ball, resulting in an easy out that might have been closer had he been more engaged. After the game, Torres mentioned that his groin, which had forced him out of a previous game, was feeling tight.

It remains unclear whether Torres' day off was primarily due to his recent struggles or his groin discomfort. Nevertheless, the timing of his break is noteworthy as the Yankees were set to face Sean Manaea, a left-handed pitcher against whom Torres typically performs well.

Manager Aaron Boone likely hopes that this day off will provide Torres with an opportunity to rest, heal, and reset. As the Yankees navigate a crucial period in their season, they will need Torres to regain his form and contribute significantly to the team's success.

As the Yankees move forward without their star players, they will have to rely on the depth of their roster, with Torres being a key piece. Hopefully, this break will allow him to address his performance issues and return to the field with renewed energy and focus.