Reports: Phillies Signing Lefty Nestor Cortes to Bolster Depth
Nestor Cortes returns from left arm surgery and could compete for a rotation spot or provide bullpen depth for Philadelphia's postseason push.
- On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies signed former New York Yankees All-Star Nestor Cortes to a one-year deal, adding depth to their starting rotation for the playoff push.
- Cortes, a 31-year-old left-hander, has been recovering from arm surgery since last October after splitting the 2025 season between the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres.
- During his eight-year career, the lefty has posted a 3.94 ERA, and on Tuesday, Cortes posted a video showing him throwing for scouts to demonstrate readiness.
- Interim manager Don Mattingly declined to comment on Cortes' specific role, though reports suggest he could provide bullpen depth or help the team transition to a six-man rotation.
- Holding the second National League Wild Card spot, Philadelphia faces pressure from the Padres and Diamondbacks as both teams trail by 1.5 games in the playoff race.
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Nestor Cortes is a former All-Star with the New York Yankees.
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Left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr., who has yet to pitch in 2026 after undergoing offseason surgery for a tendor tear in his throwing arm, agreed to a deal with the Phillies on Wednesday, The Post's Jon Heyman confirmed.
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