Nestor Cortes Signs Major League Deal with Phillies

Nestor Cortes, a veteran left-handed pitcher, has signed a major league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. This agreement comes as he continues his recovery from arm surgery.

Last season, Cortes made eight starts in the major leagues, including two games with the Milwaukee Brewers before suffering a left elbow flexor strain. He was traded to the San Diego Padres for Brandon Lockridge at the trade deadline, where he made six starts before his season ended due to left biceps tendinitis.