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Nestor Cortes Jr. Out Nine Months After Surgery

10/17/2025

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Nestor Cortes Jr., pitcher for the Padres, underwent surgery on his throwing arm to repair a tendon tear.
Cortes will be sidelined for nine to ten months.
In 2025, he posted a 5.47 ERA over six starts for the Padres after being traded from Brewers.
He is expected to resume activities around the All-Star break in 2026.
He is likely to command a major league contract as a free agent.

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Story summary

Nestor Cortes Jr., pitcher for the Padres, underwent surgery on his throwing arm to repair a tendon tear.
Cortes will be sidelined for nine to ten months.
In 2025, he posted a 5.47 ERA over six starts for the Padres after being traded from Brewers.
He is expected to resume activities around the All-Star break in 2026.
He is likely to command a major league contract as a free agent.