The Tigers announced that Torres had sustained a neck contusion. Obviously, no neck injury is something to be taken lightly. But it appears Torres escaped disaster. He’s been so good this season, his first with the Tigers after coming over from the Yankees.

CLEVELAND -- Detroit Tigers All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday’s game in the first inning after being hit in the head while sliding into second base.

Detroit All-Star second baseman Gleyber Torres left Saturday’s game against Cleveland in the middle of the first inning after he took an elbow to the head while sliding into second base.