Who is Nick Torres, and why should we - (or Ben Rice) - care?

Over Christmas, the Yankees announced the signing of Nick Torres, a 32-year-old, right-handed 1B/OF, and the reigning Mexican League MVP.

On behalf of the Yankiverse, I would like to say the following: 

Huh? 

Is this a thing? Mexican League? Could it matter? Is this a breakthrough, or something we'll laugh about in June? Is Nicholas Torres the next "Never Nervous" Yangervis, or the new Zolio Almonte? Isn't this just the kind of signing that Cooperstown Cashman loves - high intrigue, low cost? Could Nick Torres fill a RH void at 1B and/or LF?

Ten potentially fun facts about Nick Torres.

1. He is the first Torres to play for the Yankees since Gleyber. 

2. He's a native of Long Beach, California, drafted out of college at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  

3. Last year, in Mexico, he hit .347 with 27 HRs and 79 RBIs, in only 86 games.

4. He's been mashing in the Mexican League for the last five seasons.

5. He'll be earmarked for Scranton. But if he hits in spring training, Torres could work himself into a platoon at 1B or LF. 

6. He is 6'1" and 220. (By comparison, Ben Rice is 6'2", 228.)

7. His potential MLB career fizzled out in 2019, at Triple A.  

8. That year, he batted a meager .195 and then jumped to Mexico. (That year, the league was considered Triple A. It now has no designation.)

9. He's been a Mexican League all-star the last two years.

10. Upon his signing, Union Laguna - his former team - released the following statement: 

“Your time with the Revolución leaves a mark on the diamond, in the stands, and in the hearts of our people. Today it’s your turn to keep growing and fulfill one more dream, now with the Yankees organization. It fills us with pride to see you take this step and take your talent to a new stage. La Laguna and Algodoneros will always be your home. Thank you, Nick.”