Yankees settle with second baseman Gleyber Torres on one-year deal

Apr 5, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) smiles during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers during spring training at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees agreed to a one-year contract with second baseman Gleyber Torrres, avoiding arbitration.

The team announced Sunday that a settlement was reached Saturday. Terms were not disclosed by the team, however the New York Post reported the deal was worth $9.995 million.

Torres, who is not eligible for free agency until 2025, earned a $6.25 million base salary last season.

The two-time All-Star batted .257 with 24 home runs and 76 RBIs in 140 games in 2022.

Torres, 26, is a career .265 hitter with 98 homers and 310 RBIs in 576 games over five seasons with the Yankees.

–Field Level Media

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