Nestor Cortes signs one-year deal with Phillies worth $1.5 million
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 5:57 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Nestor Cortes has agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, which will pay him $1.5 million while he is in the major leagues and $250,000 when in the minors. The announcement was made on August 20, 2026. As part of the agreement, Cortes will be optioned to Class A Clearwater. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Phillies designated right-hander Brian Keller for assignment. Cortes, a former All-Star, last pitched in the majors on September 3, 2025, and has faced challenges with injuries over the past seasons.
- •Cortes signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.
- •He will be optioned to Class A Clearwater.
- •Keller was designated for assignment to open a roster spot.
- •Cortes last pitched in the majors on September 3, 2025.
- •He has a career record of 35-25 with a 3.94 ERA.
- 5:57 PMESPN MLB — Ex-All-Star Cortes agrees to 1-year deal with Phils
- 5:51 PMYahoo Sports — Nestor Cortes agrees to deal with Phillies that pays $1.5 million while he’s in major leagues
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Nestor Cortes agrees to deal with Phillies that pays $1.5 million while he's in major leagues
"Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors. Cortes agreed to be optioned to Class A Clearwater as part of the deal announced Wednesday. Right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
"Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors.
"Nestor Cortes agreed to be optioned to Class A Clearwater as part of the deal.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 20, 2026, 5:57 PMEx-All-Star Cortes agrees to 1-year deal with Phils
Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 5:51 PMNestor Cortes agrees to deal with Phillies that pays $1.5 million while he’s in major leagues
Nestor Cortes agreed to be optioned to Class A Clearwater as part of the deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 4:43 PMNestor Cortes agrees to deal with Phillies that pays $1.5 million while he's in major leagues
Former All-Star left-hander Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, a deal that will pay him $1.5 million while in the major leagues and $250,000 while in the minors. Cortes agreed to be optioned to Class A Clearwater as part of the deal announced Wednesday. Right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
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