New York Mets backup catcher Luis Torrens received quite the birthday gift this weekend, securing his future with a lucrative contract extension just as he turned 30 years old on Saturday.
According to reports from The Athletic, Torrens has signed a two-year deal worth $11.5 million that will cover the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
The veteran backstop is currently in his ninth MLB campaign and third year wearing a Mets uniform. This season, he has appeared in 13 contests, posting a .200 batting average along with two doubles and four RBIs. His current contract pays him $2.275 million for the 2026 season.
While Torrens has built his reputation primarily on his defensive skills behind the plate, his offensive numbers throughout his career reflect his role as a backup. Over 421 major league games, he has compiled a .226 batting average with 27 home runs and 127 RBIs during stints with multiple franchises including the San Diego Padres (2017, 2019-20), Seattle Mariners (2020-23), Chicago Cubs (2023), and now the Mets.
