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Nestor Cortes Heads to Philly | Philadelphia Phillies News
Nestor Cortes, the lefty All-Star turned Philly-bound pitcher, signed a one-year deal worth $1.5M if he starts in the big leagues—or $250K if sent down to Clearwater. To make room, the Phillies designated Brian Keller for assignment. At 31, Cortes hasn’t pitched in the majors since September 2023, and his last season was plagued by injuries—including a flexor strain and biceps tendinitis—and a rough 6.29 ERA. But don’t forget: he’s got 35 wins, a 3.94 ERA over 94 starts, and was an All-Star in 2022 with a stellar 2.44 ERA. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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