Yankees settle with Gleyber Torres on one-year deal, avoiding arbitration

Jul 21, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) runs to first bas on a single during the ninth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees managed to avoid the majority of arbitration hearings, but Gleyber Torres was headed toward one after missing the deadline several days ago.

While it is rare for players actually to settle during arbitration hearings, Torres was asking for a $10.2 million salary, but the team was offering just $9.7 million.

The Yankees are clearly trying to pinch pennies:

Coming off a bounce-back season in 2022, Torres felt he deserved a slight pay raise.…