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Nestor Cortes signs split contract with Phillies for 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Nestor Cortes signs split contract with Phillies for 2026 season

Summary

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a one-year split contract. Cortes will earn $1.5 million while in the majors and $250,000 in the minors. He is set to begin his time with Class-A Clearwater as part of this deal. This comes as the Phillies are in solid form, currently on a six-game winning streak and holding the second Wild Card spot in the playoffs. Cortes, an All-Star in 2022, last pitched in Major League Baseball on September 3 of the previous season and is expected to gradually return to form before making his MLB debut this season.

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•Cortes signed a one-year split contract with the Phillies.
•He will earn $1.5 million in the majors, $250,000 in the minors.
•Cortes is optioned to Class-A Clearwater to start his season.
•The Phillies are on a six-game winning streak.
•They currently hold the second Wild Card spot.

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Key New Detail Revealed in Nestor Cortes’ Deal With Phillies

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The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a contract, but it's different than originally reported. The post Key New Detail Revealed in Nestor Cortes’ Deal With Phillies appeared first on HEAVY.
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