Yankees' Gleyber Torres Named to 2019 MLB All-Star Game as Injury Replacement

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone got his wish after second baseman Gleyber Torres was named to the American League All-Star team as an injury replacement.

Major League Baseball announced Torres will take the place of Tampa Bay Rays rookie Brandon Lowe in the Midsummer Classic.

Lowe was placed on the injured list Thursday with a bruised right shin. 

Boone wasn't shy about expressing his displeasure that Torres was left off the initial roster for the AL squad. 

"It's a joke that he's not on that team," Boone told reporters on Wednesday, per Coley Harvey of ESPN. "Gleyber Torres not an All-Star? You can kick rocks on that one. That's ridiculous."

Based on Torres' performance this season, it's hard to argue with Boone. The 22-year-old is hitting .298/.365/.543 with 19 homers and 50 RBI in 78 games. 

Even on a loaded Yankees roster, Torres has been one of their most valuable players in 2019. He ranks second on the team in home runs, slugging percentage (.543) and tied for third in RBI. 

After being passed over on the initial roster, Torres will take a spot among the best players in the American League on July 9 for the All-Star Game at Progressive Field in Cleveland.