1. A method for data management in a multi-core computing storage environment by a processor device, comprising: using a batched data operation under a single lock to perform data demotion operations by conducting a demotion scan and moving data to a demote ready list while the lock is held by a Most Recently Used (MRU) operation; and determining a priority of the demotion scan, wherein if a priority of the demotion scan is determined to be high, moving a number of tracks from an active list to the demote ready list.