Cortes (shoulder) signed a one-year $4 million contract with the Yankees on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Cortes was limited to only 12 starts and 63.1 innings in 2023 due to a shoulder injury. Though he finished the year with a 4.97 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, he still maintained an impressive 17.7 K-BB% and should get better results in 2024 if he can stay healthy.
Nestor Cortes Begins throwing program
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Tuesday that Cortes (shoulder) recently began a throwing program and is doing well, Brendan Kuty of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Cortes was limited to only 12 starts this season due to a left shoulder issue, making his last appearance in mid-August. An extended period of rest has evidently done him some good, and he hopes to head into spring training without any physical limitations.
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