Detroit Tigers star Gleyber Torres and his wife, Elizabeth, have been struck by yet another wave of devastating news, just as the second baseman was celebrating his return to the field after a challenging injury recovery. The couple, who have been open about their deep desire to start a family, received the heartbreaking confirmation that they are unable to conceive a child—a blow that has left them both shattered.

Torres, 28, had been sidelined for weeks with a wrist injury sustained during a game in late March 2025. After months of rehabilitation, the Venezuelan infielder made a triumphant return to the Yankees’ lineup on April 10, 2025, much to the delight of fans who have long admired his tenacity and skill. Off the field, Torres and Elizabeth, who married in 2021, had been quietly navigating another personal battle: their struggle to have a child. The couple had shared in interviews last year their excitement about becoming parents, with Elizabeth often posting on social media about their dreams of building a family.

However, sources close to the couple revealed that after months of fertility treatments and consultations with specialists, the Torreses were informed on April 14, 2025, that their chances of conceiving naturally are virtually nonexistent due to medical complications. The news came as a crushing disappointment, especially as they had hoped that Torres’ recovery from injury would mark the beginning of a brighter chapter for their family.

“Gleyber and Elizabeth are absolutely devastated,” a family friend shared. “They’ve been trying for over a year, and this was their greatest hope. To hear that it might never happen has broken their hearts.” The couple, known for their close-knit bond, has reportedly been leaning on each other for support, though the emotional toll is evident. Elizabeth, who has been by Torres’ side through his professional highs and lows, was said to be inconsolable after the doctor’s appointment, while Torres has been struggling to balance his grief with his return to baseball.

Torres, who has often spoken about his desire to be a father, once said in a 2023 interview, “Family is everything to me. I want to give my kids the love and support my parents gave me.” For Elizabeth, the dream of motherhood has been a lifelong aspiration, and she had been optimistic about their fertility journey, even documenting their hopes in a private journal. The couple had even begun preparing a nursery in their New York home, a space now left untouched as they process their loss.

The Yankees organization has expressed their support for Torres during this difficult time, with manager Aaron Boone stating, “Gleyber is a fighter, on and off the field. We’re here for him and Elizabeth as they navigate this.” Fans have also taken to social media to share messages of love, with #TorresStrong trending on X. While the couple explores options like adoption or surrogacy, their journey underscores the often-unspoken struggles of infertility, leaving many to rally around them with hope for their future.