Phillies sign Nestor Cortes, role yet to be determined
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Nestor Cortes has signed a one-year deal with the Phillies, pending his rehabilitation from surgeries. He will begin with Class A Clearwater following almost a year away from the MLB due to injuries. Interim manager Don Mattingly noted that Cortes could be utilized flexibly as a starter or reliever but emphasized the need for a left-handed bullpen option. Cortes, a former All-Star with a career record of 35-25 and a 3.94 ERA, last pitched in September 2025. The Phillies face playoff pressure as they evaluate how to incorporate him into their roster effectively.
- •Cortes signed a one-year deal worth $1.5 million if in the majors.
- •He will start his rehabilitation in Class A Clearwater.
- •Cortes has not played since September 2025 due to injuries.
- •Mattingly hints at using Cortes flexibly in the pitching staff.
- •The Phillies are in a playoff race and need bullpen support.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — How Will The Phillies Use Nestor Cortes When He Gets To Philly?
"Nestor Cortes’ role with the Phillies remains unknown. Whatever it will be, he becomes a flex option for the Phills
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