On Wednesday, the Philadelphia Phillies are finishing their series with the Seattle Mariners in Washington.
The Phillies are looking to avoid getting swept after losing each of the first two games.
UPDATE: The Phillies won 6-0.
Former Yankees All-Star Gets Bad News
Recently, the Phillies signed former New York Yankees All-Star Nestor Cortes.
The Phillies wrote (via X) on August 19: “The Phillies have signed LHP Nestor Cortes to a major league contract and have optioned him to single-A Clearwater. To make room for Cortes on the 40-man roster, RHP Brian Keller was designated for assignment.”
It’s now been announced that Cortes has been placed on the injured list.
Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic wrote: “LHP Nestor Cortes, signed by the Phillies last week and optioned to Low-A Clearwater, has been placed on the IL.”
Social Media Reacts To Cortes News
Here’s what people were saying:
@Philly_Isaac: “Well that signing isn’t going to amount to much”
@AB_Greatness36: “Well that didn’t last long smh”
Mitch Rupert: “Nestor Cortes has yet to pitch for Clearwater, but was just put on the IL.”
@joehafer1192: “Well it doesn’t look like he’s going to be available for the playoffs oof 🤦🏻♂️”
@WTPDavid: “So last week he looked great and they signed him. He got to Clearwater and started throwing and there’s something wrong.”
Looking At Cortes
Cortes was picked in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He has spent eight seasons at the MLB level with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners and Milwaukee Brewers.
The 31-year-old has gone 35-25 with a 3.94 ERA in 143 games (94 starts).
He last pitched in the MLB with the Padres during the 2025 season.
Former New York Yankees All-Star Gets Bad News With Current MLB Team