Nestor Cortes - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Avoids arbitration with new club The Brewers and Cortes avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $7.6 million contract Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Picked up via trade from the Yankees last month, Cortes was eligible for salary arbitration for the final time, as he's slated for free agency next winter. The veteran left-hander held a 3.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 162:39 K:BB over a career-high 174.1 regular-season innings with the Yankees in 2024.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nestor Cortes Jr. & wife Alondra light up the room with joyful celebration at baby's gender reveal ceremony; Carlos Rodon, Nick Ramirez's wives react Milwaukee Brewers southpaw Nestor Cortes Jr. and his wife Alondra Esteras Russy have been dating each other since November 2015.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

MLB insider blames Juan Soto and Gleyber Torres for World Series Game 1 loss courtesy of Freddie Freeman's walk-off home run against Nestor Cortes Jr. The New York Yankees' dream of a first World Series title in almost 25 years was ended by the Los Angeles Dodgers over five games in the Fal...

JANUARY 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Nestor Cortes Jr.'s wife Alondra captures Brewers pitcher showing off diamond bling while puffing cigar during beach getaway Nestor Cortes Jr. is enjoying the offseason.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

Devin Williams found autumn in New York inviting and he will get more time in the Big Apple after the New York Yankees acquired the All-Star closer from the Milwaukee Brewers for l...

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction

Dodgers star Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction.

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction

Yankees get All-Star closer Devin Williams from Brewers for lefthanded pitcher Nestor Cortes, prospect Caleb Durbin - The Boston Globe Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21⅔ innings.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Yankees land All-Star closer Devin Williams in blockbuster trade; Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin part of deal The New York Yankees have made their second significant splash of the offseason, landing two-time All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Mi...

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Elbow fully healed Brewers general manager Matt Arnold said Friday that Cortes has had a "fully healthy offseason" after dealing with a flexor strain in his left elbow down the stretch of this past s...

Impact Arnold noted that the Brewers did extensive work on Cortes' medicals before acquiring him in the trade that sent Devin Williams to the Yankees and the team is confident the southpaw is healthy. Cortes held a 3.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 162:39 K:BB over a career-high 174.1 regular-season innings with the Yankees in 2024.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor...

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • THESTAR.COM

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

The New York Yankees have acquired All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Cortes, Caleb Durbin and cash considerations from the Yankees on Friday in exchange for Devin Williams, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Cortes pitched well this past season when healthy, posting a 3.77 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 162:39 K:BB. He ended the regular season on the injured list with a flexor strain but was able to come back to make two relief appearances during the World Series. The Brewers are presumably comfortable with his health status and will be counting on him as part of their rotation in 2025. Cortes is arbitration-eligible for a final time this winter.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Max Fried and the New York Yankees have agreed to a $218 million, eight-year contract, the largest deal for...

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2024 Year In Review: Nestor Cortes Cortes pitched a career-high 174.1 innings as a member of the New York Yankees’ 2024 starting rotation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2024 Year In Review: Nestor Cortes Cortes pitched a career-high 174.1 innings as a member of the New York Yankees’ 2024 starting rotation.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees Blockbuster Trade Pitch Adds Cubs' $35 Million Hit Leader for Nestor Cortes The New York Yankees land a former Gold Glove infielder by shipping off their struggling starter to the Chicago Cubs in this trade scenario.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Instead of closing in on 28th title, Yankees on verge of getting swept at World Series for 4th time

Instead of closing in on title No. 28, the New York Yankees are on the verge of getting swept in the World Series for just the fourth time

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer

Aaron Boone has one regret about his pitching decisions during Game 1 of the World Series Friday night

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Nestor Cortes decision, talks Aaron Judge ahead of Game 2

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees' Aaron Boone Explained Decision to Go to Nestor Cortes in Game 1 vs. Dodgers New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone explained why he went with Nestor Cortes in a crucial moment against the Los Angeles Dodgers before Fre...

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam

Nestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Freddie Freeman walk-off grand slam: Social world reacts to dramatic Dodgers-Yankees Game 1

Freddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history, sending the sports world into a frenzy. Check out the top reac...

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Freddie Freeman walk-off grand slam: Social world reacts to dramatic Dodgers-Yankees Game 1

Yankees add LHP Nestor Cortes to World Series roster The New York Yankees added left-hander Nestor Cortes to the roster on Friday in advance of Game 1 of the World Series.Cortes was not include...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Included on World Series roster Cortes (elbow) was added to the Yankees' World Series roster Friday.

Impact Cortes has been shelved since late September with a left flexor strain but had faced hitters a couple times over the past week and bounced back with no issues. The left-hander is expected to be used in relief by the Yankees, although it's unclear how many innings he might be able to go.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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New Yankees reliever Devin Williams looking forward to spending more time in New York

Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam ball sells for $1.56 million at auction

Yankees get closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Caleb Durbin

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

Instead of closing in on 28th title, Yankees on verge of getting swept at World Series for 4th time

Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer

Yankees manager Aaron Boone on Nestor Cortes decision, talks Aaron Judge ahead of Game 2

Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam

Freddie Freeman walk-off grand slam: Social world reacts to dramatic Dodgers-Yankees Game 1