Nestor Cortes Jr.

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.

Nestor Cortes Jr. threw off the mound on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Cortes played catch from 90 feet on Wednesday and felt well enough to throw off the mound on Saturday. He is progressing well, and it's possible he will return before the end of the regular season.