Torres swaps for Yankees; Cortes, Holmes are among 9 deals

NEW YORK (AP) — Gleyber Torres remained headed toward a salary arbitration hearing with the New York Yankees while nine teammates reached one-year agreements Friday, including All-Star pitchers Nestor Cortes and Clay Holmes.

Torres sought a raise from $6.25 to $10.2 million. The Yankees offered Torres $9.7 million. If neither side can agree, a hearing will be held next week.

Frankie Montas, a right-hander, agreed to $7.5 Million. Cortes received $3.2 Million.

Right-handers Domingo Germán ($2.6 million), Jonathan Loáisiga ($2,262,500) and Michael King ($1.3 million) also agreed, along with Holmes ($3.3 million) and left-hander Wandy Peralta ($3.35 million).

New York catchers Jose Trevino (2.36 million dollars) and Kyle Higashioka (1.462,500 each) reached agreement.

Cortes, 28, went 12-4 last season with a 2.44 ERA and 28 starts. He quickly became a fan favorite. He earned $727,500.

“It’s a special day for my family and me. Particularly my parents.” Cortes tweeted. “Sacrificed so much for the American dream. Always prioritize my needs over theirs. For EVERYONE, keep working and staying hungry. This is the beginning!

Holmes, who was Aroldis Chapman’s closest until he got hurt, can receive $100,000 in bonuses for games completed: $25,000 for each 25, 30, 35, and 40.

Holmes was able to save 20 batters in 25 chances, and he also had a 7-4 record with a 2.54 ERA. He was also a first-time All-Star, like Cortes.

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