On Wednesday night, the New York Yankees will play the second game of their series with the Baltimore Orioles in Maryland.
They are coming off a 3-1 victory on Tuesday.
UPDATE: The Yankees won 5-3.
Former Yankees Star Signs With New MLB Team
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, Robert Murray of FanSided reported the news that a former Yankees All-Star is signing with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Murray wrote: “Sources: Free-agent pitcher Nestor Cortes and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a major-league contract.”
Social Media Reacts To Cortes News
Here’s what people were saying about Cortes:
Alex Carr: “Add this to the list of things I didn’t expect to see today. This is interesting. I wonder what Cortes’ role will be — bulk RP? Obviously we haven’t seen him pitch publicly in some time, so hard to guess where his stuff is at. Hopefully no bad news for the Phillies rotation.”
Francys Romero: “Nestor Cortes is signing with the Phillies for the remainder of the 2026 season, per sources. Cortes worked out yesterday at Miami Dade College in front of scouts, and several teams showed interest, including the Red Sox, Yankees and White Sox.”
Jeff Kerr: “Brian Barber is very familiar with Nestor Cortes from his time in the Yankees scouting department. We’ll see how #Phillies utilize Cortes, but I assume it’s for long relief and sixth starter. Probably extra man in bullpen to build arm up to start.”
UPDATE: The signing is official.
Looking At Cortes
Cortes was picked in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB Draft (by the Yankees).
He has had stints with the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, Milwaukee Brewers (and Yankees) over eight seasons at the MLB level.
In 2022, Cortes made the All-Star Game with the Yankees.
The 31-year-old was also with the franchise when they reached the 2024 World Series.
Former New York Yankees All-Star Signing With New MLB Team