Impact Whether Cortes has tested positive for the virus himself or has merely been taken off the roster due to contact tracing is unclear. If it's the latter, it's possible he returns to the team within a few days.
JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NESTOR CORTES #65 - PITCHER - NEW YORK YANKEES
9-10 W-L •
1.15 WHIP •
3.77 ERA
9-10 W-L
1.15 WHIP
3.77 ERA
Lands on COVID-19 injured list Cortes was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday.
Turns in scoreless outing Cortes yielded two hits and two walks over 4.2 shutout innings in Friday's win over Houston. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.
Impact Cortes allowed just one Yankee to reach scoring position in his scoreless outing. Over his last six appearances, the 26-year-old has given up one run over 16.1 innings, dropping his season ERA to 1.05 through 25.2 frames. With his recent success, he could see another turn in the rotation after the All-Star break.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cortes, Yankees bullpen combo on 3-hitter, blank Astros 4-0
Nestor Cortes and three relievers combined for a three-hitter and Brett Gardner and DJ LeMahieu drove in two runs each to lead the New York Yankees to a 4-0 win over the Houston As...JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Friday Manager Aaron Boone said Cortes will start Friday's series opener at Houston, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.
Impact The left-hander made his first start of the season in Sunday's doubleheader and allowed a run across 3.1 innings, and he'll remain in the rotation for at least one more turn with Michael King (finger) sidelined. Cortes has been fantastic in eight outings for the Yankees this season with a 1.29 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB in 21 frames, and he could receive a longer look as a starter after the All-Star break with another strong showing Friday.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goes 3.1 frames in short start Cortes started Game 2 of Sunday's 4-2 doubleheader win over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits with four strikeouts in 3.1 innings. He didn't factor into the decision.
Impact New York didn't ask Cortes to do too much as he only threw 59 pitches and allowed just two baserunners. One of those was a Dominic Smith double in the fourth that prompted his removal, only for reliever Darren O'Day to immediately surrender a two-run home run to Pete Alonso. It was Cortes' eighth appearance and first start of the season, and the successful outing may earn him use in higher leverage situations moving forward.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Sunday's nightcap Cortes will start the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Impact Michael King was an option to start Sunday's nightcap, but he pitched in relief during Saturday's loss. As a result, Cortes is on track to make his first start of the season. The southpaw has been dominant out of the bullpen since his contract was selected by the Yankees at the end of May, and he's posted a 1.02 ERA and 1.08 WHIP in 17.2 innings across seven appearances.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out six in relief Cortes tossed 3.2 innings against the Phillies on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk while striking out six. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Starter Jameson Taillon managed to get only one out while allowing four runs before he was pulled from the contest, and Cortes was assigned the task of keeping the game from getting out of hand. He performed admirably, getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the first inning and allowing only one run to cross the plate in his 65-pitch outing. That helped New York mount a comeback, though the Phillies ultimately pulled out the win in the 10th frame. Cortes will likely be unavailable for a few days after the extended effort, but he has pitched well with a 1.93 ERA and 13:5 K:BB across 9.1 frames this season to justify his long-relief spot in the Yankees' bullpen.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Issues four walks in season debut Cortes pitched 3.2 innings against Detroit on Sunday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and four walks while striking out three. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact Starter Michael King needed 63 pitches to get through 2.1 frames, so the Yankees called upon Cortes to chew up the bulk of the middle innings. The southpaw immediately allowed a runner to score on an error, issued a walk and then served up a three-run double, though only one of the earned runs was charged to him. Cortes allowed at least one baserunner in each of his subsequent three frames, but he kept the Tigers off the scoreboard with the help of a pair of double plays. It remains to be seen if he'll stick around with the club beyond Sunday's outing.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Contract selected by Yanks Cortes had his contract selected by the Yankees on Sunday.
Impact The 26-year-old has a 1.20 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 18:1 K:BB over 15 innings for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season to earn the promotion. Cortes could be a long reliever option behind Sunday's spot starter, Michael King.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out with elbow injury Cortes was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left elbow impingement Saturday.
Impact The injury could certainly help explain Cortes' awful start Friday against the Astros in which he allowed eight runs (seven earned) while recording just a single out. It's unclear when he's expected back. Taylor Guilbeau was recalled in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Alvarez HR in 2020 debut, Astros score 9 in 1st, beat M's
Yordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer in his first at-bat of the season after recovering from COVID-19, connecting during a nine-run burst in the first inning that sent the Houston...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shelled in emergency start Cortes (0-1) pitched just one-third of an inning, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on five hits and two walks in a loss to the Astros on Friday. He struck out one.
Impact The Mariners' defense committed three errors in the first inning, which didn't help Cortes' cause. He was called upon with short notice due to Yusei Kikuchi getting scratched from his scheduled start with neck spasms. Cortes has a 15.26 ERA, 2.35 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 7.2 innings, mostly in a middle-relief role.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cole wins 20th straight regular-season game, Yanks top BoSox
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making emergency start Cortes will start Friday's game against the Astros, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Impact Yusei Kikuchi was scratched from his scheduled start with neck spasms shortly before first pitch, so Cortes will step in on short notice. The southpaw hasn't pitched more than two innings in any of his relief appearances this season, and it's unclear how long he'll remain in Friday's contest. Cortes carries a 7.36 ERA and 1.50 WHIP over 7.1 innings to begin the season.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes one mistake in loss Cortes fired 1.1 innings in a loss to the Astros on Saturday, allowing one hit in the form of a solo home run and no walks. He also recorded a strikeout.
Impact Cortes fired 10 of 15 pitches for strikes, but his one mistake resulted in a 402-foot homer by George Springer in the sixth to close out the scoring for both clubs. Cortes made the Opening Day roster with an impressive spring training and summer camp, and despite Saturday's one hiccup, he could see a steady stream of work as a left-handed relief option capable of working multiple innings.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
McCullers returns, Astros top Seattle for 15th straight time
Lance McCullers Jr. was solid in his return from Tommy John surgery, and Yuli Gurriel and George Springer homered to help the Houston Astros to a 7-2 win over the Seattle MarinersJULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cortes traded from Yanks to M’s for signing bonus allocation
Nestor Cortes Jr. has been traded from the New York Yankees to the Seattle Mariners for $28,300 in international signing bonus pool allocationNOVEMBER 25, 2019
