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MLB News / Total Pro Sports / February 10
What Happened To Nestor Cortes Jr.? Latest Update On The Former Yankees Star
Nestor Cortes Jr. was once a top pitcher in the MLB. Cortes’ stint with the New York Yankees was great in 2021 and 2022. The southpaw held an ERA below 3.00 in both years, but his decline started in 2023.
MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 9
Could Nationals Target Former Yankees Star As Rotation Option?
Starting pitching is going to be discussed as a need for the Washington Nationals this offseason until they address it. Even simply adding two established arms who still have gas left in the tank would do wonders for this team, as the pitching staff was one of the biggest reasons why they had such a disappointing year in 2025.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 5
Padres Lose 6 Players to Free Agency
Now that the National League West rival Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series title, free agency is officially upon us. For the Padres, that means that some of the key contributors to the 2025 roster could depart this offseason.
The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 19
Padres Notes: Veteran Suddenly Retires, Pitcher Undergoes Major Surgery, Blockbuster Trade Link
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes had a procedure on his throwing arm, and he will miss the 2026 season during recovery. Cortes is a free agent, so he will not have a team for the upcoming season.
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / October 18
Padres Free Agent Pitcher Undergoes Major Surgery, Likely Out for 2026
After a disappointing season in which he only made six starts for the Padres, upcoming free agent Nestor Cortes announced Thursday that he underwent surgery on his throwing arm.
MLB News / New Baseball Media / October 17
2025 Injury Report: Updates on Chourio, Cortes, Santander
There was news on the injury front regarding a notable Brewer, and a former Brewer as we inch closer to Game 4 of the NLCS on October 17. Jackson Chourio exited another game with a hamstring injury on the 16th.
San Diego Padres News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16
Pitcher Nestor Cortes undergoes arm surgery
On the heels of an injury-plagued season, Nestor Cortes announced on social media that he underwent surgery on his throwing arm.
San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / September 17
Padres Could Get Trade Deadline Addition Back Before End of Season
The San Diego Padres had a whirlwind of a trade deadline. The pièce de résistance of president of baseball operations A.J. Preller's career brought in
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.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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.
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
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 / 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
The Milwaukee Brewers made a pair of late moves as the trade deadline closed.
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
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 25
Re-evaluating the Yankees' Devin Williams trade one month into the season
The Yankees’ trade for Devin Williams felt like one that was a long time coming.
Milwaukee Brewers News / Field Level Media / April 6
Brewers place LHP Nestor Cortes (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Milwaukee Brewers placed left-hander Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow. Cortes is headed to the injured list due to a flexor strain for the second time in eight months.
Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 6
Brewers place Nestor Cortes on 15-day IL due to flexor strain
The Brewers announced that left-hander Nestor Cortes has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his throwing elbow. Southpaw Grant Wolfram was called up from Triple-A to take Cortes’ spot on the active roster.
MLB News / Yardbarker / March 29
Nestor Cortes’ Yankees Stadium return couldn’t have gone worse
Cortes returned to Yankees Stadium on Saturday. After his nightmare outing, he might not want to come back anytime soon.
MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Former Yankees pitcher has petty comments about World Series loss
Comments like this from losing teams are a tale as old as time.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 4, 2025
This date in transaction history: Yankees sign Nestor Cortes
At the time, the southpaw was just one month removed from his 26th birthday.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / December 14, 2024
How Nestor Cortes Found Out The New York Yankees Traded Him
Friday’s trade between the New York Yankees and Milwaukee Brewers caught many by surprise, including one of the key players involved. According to Brewers beat reporter Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, former Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr.
New York Yankees News / Larry Brown Sports / December 15, 2024
Nestor Cortes had bad way of finding out he was traded by Yankees
Friday’s trade between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers did not exactly come at a good time for Nestor Cortes.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / October 25, 2024
Yankees' Nestor Cortes Reveals Usage Plan For World Series
As the New York Yankees get ready to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series with Game 1 to begin on Friday night, one of their key arms who is now back from injury, revealed what role he may be used in for the Fall Classic.
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