Nestor Cortes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 6

Padres recall starting pitcher ahead of Rockies clash

After the San Diego Padres lost left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to injury, right-hander Randy Vasquez is back before facing the Colorado Rockies. The Padres will look to bounce back in their second matchup of a three-game series after a 3-0 loss on Friday.

San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Padres place former All-Star pitcher on IL

The Padres placed starter Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 5

Padres Rotation Depth Takes Massive Hit as Another Pitcher Heads to Injured List

The San Diego Padres are placing left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with left bicep tendinitis, the team announced Friday. The roster move is a massive hit to the Padres rotation amid a tight division race.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 4

Padres Pitcher Has Honest Reaction to Fans Booing Him Off Mound at Petco Park

Boos rang around Petco Park on Wednesday as San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes exited the Friars' series finale against the Baltimore Orioles in the top of the third inning.

San Diego Padres News / Gaslamp Ball / September 3

Nestor Cortes gets beat up by Orioles, Padres get swept

Nestor Cortes was the last starting pitcher to record a win for the San Diego Padres and he took the mound, Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles hoping to lead the Padres to another win.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 30

Padres Notes: All-Star Could Miss Rest of Season, Mike Shildt Wants More From Starters, More

The San Diego Padres lost to the Minnesota Twins, 7-4, losing a game where Nestor Cortes took home the loss after giving up three runs. Cortes got tossed from the game in the fourth inning, starting a verbal altercation with the umpire over his calls in the strikezone.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 29

Padres’ Nestor Cortes Ejected as San Diego Goes to Bullpen in 4th Inning

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was ejected in the fourth inning of Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins. Cortes was in the middle of a mound visit when he got mouthy with the umpire and got tossed.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 27

Yankees Looming Miss Could Decide NL Pennant

After being an afterthought for much of the 2025 season, former New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes could be a deciding factor in the tight National League West race.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 25

Padres Accomplish Something Against Dodgers Not Done Since 1906

Stoney McGlynn and Jack Pfiester, meet Yu Darvish and Nestor Cortes. The San Diego Padres' starting pitchers on Friday and Saturday did something no pair of pitchers has done in 119 years.

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Padres’ Nestor Cortes reacts to exorcising Dodgers demons

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes put together an incredible start on Saturday, in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cortes threw six innings of one-hit ball, to help lift San Diego to a 5-1 victory.

Dodgers make wrong kind of history not seen since 1958 in back-to-back Padres losses

Last October, Nestor Cortes endured one of the toughest moments of his career, surrendering the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to Freddie Freeman.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 23

Nester Cortes shuts down Dodgers, Padres move into first

Nestor Cortes allowed just one hit over six shutout innings Saturday night and Ramon Laureano knocked in two runs to lift the San Diego Padres to a 5-1 win over the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers to move back into first place in the National League West.

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Recap: Dodgers Offense Shut Down By Nestor Cortes & Padres

After scoring just one run on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the same fate against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, losing 5-1 as they dropped the series and now look to avoid being swept on Sunday.

San Diego Padres News / Field Level Media / August 6

Padres send Nestor Cortes out to face Diamondbacks

When left-hander Nestor Cortes joined San Diego at the trade deadline last week, he marveled at the bullpen that general manager A.J. Preller had assembled.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 5

Nestor Cortes Pens Heartfelt Apology To Brewers Fans

The Milwaukee Brewers traded away their big-name offseason addition ahead of the 2025 Major League Baseball trade deadline. Milwaukee arguably is the best team in baseball right now despite a quiet offseason.

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / August 4

Milwaukee Brewers: Nestor Cortes Makes Big Admission About Sudden Trade to Padres

As it turned out, veteran pitcher Nestor Cortes’ time with the Milwaukee Brewers was just a short one. Cortes, who was acquired by the Brewers via a trade

San Diego Padres News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 4

Nestor Cortes ‘crazy’ reaction to Padres trade

Just minutes before boarding the team bus in Milwaukee, left-hander Nestor Cortes was preparing for another road trip with the Brewers. Then came the curveball—he had been traded to the San Diego Padres.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / August 2

Milwaukee Brewers: Nestor Cortes Gone, Standout Rookie 3B Has Emerged as Gem from Would-Be Lose-Lose Trade

Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was the centerpiece of the Milwaukee Brewers‘ return haul from trading co-closer Devin Williams to the Yankees last December.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Padres acquire former Yankees All-Star pitcher

The Padres and Brewers have agreed to a trade.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 31

Reports: Padres obtain LHP Nestor Cortes from Brewers

The San Diego Padres obtained left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Brandon Lockridge prior to Thursday's trading deadline, according to multiple reports.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Brewers pull off late deadline deals with NL West teams

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / July 30

Nestor Cortes Could Be a Hot Name at the Trade Deadline

Thursday’s 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline is rapidly approaching. While much of the focus is going to be on the headline-grabbing names, there are plenty of under-the-radar options that could be worthy of stealing some of the spotlight.

New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / July 29

Yankees could reunite with former All-Star pitcher

The New York Yankees are looking to add a starting pitcher ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline, and they may have interest in bringing back one of their former All-Stars.

Milwaukee Brewers News / WI Sports Heroics / July 11

Milwaukee Brewers: Nestor Cortes Is Almost Back—But There’s One Catch

Nestor Cortes is still on the shelf, but the hope is that he’ll be back sooner rather than later. He had barely introduced himself to Milwaukee Brewers

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