Yankees’ Torres Positive for COVID-19 Despite Being Vaccinated

New York Yankees' Gleyber Torres is congratulated by manager Aaron Boone after Torres drove in the winning run in the 11th inning of the team's baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 8, 2021. Bill Kostroun/AP Photo

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres tested positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated and having previously contracted the coronavirus during the offseason.

Torres is among eight so-called breakthrough positives among the Yankees—people who tested positive despite being fully vaccinated.