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- The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran left-hander Nestor Cortes to a one-year split contract.
- The deal pays $1.5 million in the majors and $250,000 in the minors.
- Cortes agreed to be optioned to Class-A Clearwater.
- Right-hander Brian Keller was designated for assignment to open a 40-man roster spot.
- Cortes last pitched in the majors on Sept. 3, 2025 and missed 2026 after October tendon surgery.
