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Cortes Joins Phillies After Surgery | Philadelphia Phillies News
Nestor Cortes, the lefty pitcher recovering from surgery, has signed with the Phillies—just in time to bolster their pitching staff as they chase a playoff push. After eight seasons with the Yankees and a rough stretch with Milwaukee and San Diego, Cortes brings veteran reliability and over 500 strikeouts to a team still searching for depth. With Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola already in the mix, Cortes could slot in as a starter or reliever, helping manage workloads and keep the bullpen fresh. He’s been sidelined since last season, so his immediate impact remains uncertain—but for a Phillies…
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