Nestor Cortes (hamstring) out of WBC

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes tweaked a hamstring and will miss the World Baseball Classic.

Cortes told SNY that he sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will not throw off the mound for a few weeks. He will continue throwing. Cortes would not rule out being ready for Opening Day.

Cortes was set to pitch for Team USA in the WBC. Colorado Rockies right-hander Kyle Freeland will take his place, per MLB Network.

The 28-year-old Cortes is coming off an All-Star campaign. He finished 12-4 with a 2.44 ERA in 28 starts in 2022, pitching a career-high -- by far -- 158 1/3 innings.

Cortes exited Game 4 of the American League Championship Series in October with a left groin injury.

Pitcher and catchers playing in the WBC have to report Monday.

As it stands, Cortes will report to training camp with the Yankees on Thursday.