1 of 1
Story summary
- The Philadelphia Phillies signed left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes on Aug. 19, 2026.
- Cortes, 31, has not pitched since Sept. 3, 2025 after arm surgery in Oct. 2025 and logged a 6.29 ERA in eight starts for the Brewers and Padres in 2025.
- The deal provides the Phillies, short on starter depth, a swingman who could serve as a sixth starter or long reliever alongside Wheeler, Sanchez, Luzardo, Nola and Painter.
