SP - Philadelphia Phillies MiLB
- Age 31
- Bats: R
- Throws: L
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The Phillies are signing Nestor Cortes to a one-year deal.
Fantasy Impact
Cortes has not pitched since 2025 after undergoing surgery in the middle of October. He'll likely add some length out of the bullpen.
Nestor Cortes will miss 9-10 months following left arm surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Cortes underwent the surgery to repair a small tendon tear in his left arm. He will be a free agent this offseason.
Nestor Cortes Jr. is expected to pitch in a simulated game early next week.
Fantasy Impact
Cortes threw a simulated game on Friday and is scheduled to throw another early next week. If all goes well, he is expected to be activated afterward.
Nestor Cortes Jr. threw a two-inning simulated game at the San Padres spring training complex on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said that Cortes felt good after his simulated game on Friday. Cortes is now on track to be activated for the final week of the regular season.
Nestor Cortes Jr. threw a 35-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Cortes is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session on Friday, and if it goes well, he could be activated next week.
