Phillies sign Nestor Cortes to major league contract

Nestor Cortes has agreed to a major league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies as of August 19, 2026. The move is aimed at improving the team's pitching depth during a crucial time. Cortes has been recovering from surgery and has not pitched in the major leagues this season. Reports indicate that the Phillies may offer him a role in the rotation, potentially leading to a six-man rotation in the near future.

• 3:57 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Phillies sign Nestor Cortes to major league contract