NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres remained headed towards a wage arbitration listening to with the New York Yankees whereas 9 teammates reached one-year agreements Friday, together with All-Star pitchers Nestor Cortes and Clay Holmes.
Torres requested for a increase from $6.25 million to $10.2 million, and the Yankees provided the second baseman $9.7 million. If the edges don’t strike a deal, a listening to can be held subsequent month.
Right-hander Frankie Montas agreed to $7.5 million, whereas Cortes obtained $3.2 million.
Right-handers Domingo Germán ($2.6 million), Jonathan Loáisiga ($2,262,500) and Michael King ($1.3 million) additionally agreed, alongside with Holmes ($3.3 million) and left-hander Wandy Peralta ($3.35 million).
New York catchers Jose Trevino ($2.36 million) and Kyle Higashioka ($1,462,500) additionally reached agreements.
The 28-year-old Cortes went 12-4 with a 2.44 ERA in 28 begins final season, turning into a fan favourite. He made $727,500.
“It’s a special day for my family and me. Specially my parents,” Cortes tweeted. “Sacrificed so much for the American dream. Always put me ahead of their needs. For EVERYONE keep grinding and stay hungry. This is the start!”
Holmes, who took over as nearer from Aroldis Chapman till getting harm, can earn a further $100,000 in bonuses for video games completed: $25,000 every for 25, 30, 35 and 40.
Holmes had 20 saves in 25 probabilities alongside with a 7-4 file and a couple of.54 ERA. Like Cortes, he was a first-time All-Star.
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