# Nestor Cortes joining Philadelphia Phillies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nestor-cortes-joining-philadelphia-phillies
> Updated: 2026-09-13T08:47:44.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

In mid-August, the Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran 31-year-old left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a Major League contract to provide depth for the rotation and bullpen. Cortes, a former New York Yankees All-Star, joined the team while recovering from left biceps tendon surgery.

Following a stint with Single-A Clearwater, the Phillies promoted Cortes to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in mid-September. Having been added to the 40-man roster upon signing, Cortes remains eligible for the postseason roster if selected by the organization.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Cam Schlittler leads Yankees to 2-0 shutout win over Mets

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler dominated the Mets in a 2-0 shutout win, lowering his ERA to 1.95 and strengthening his Cy Young candidacy despite a mid-game injury from a line drive.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-promote-nestor-cortes-to-triple-a

### 2026-08-19: Philadelphia Phillies sign pitcher Nestor Cortes

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed veteran left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes to a Major League contract to bolster their pitching depth.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philadelphia-phillies-sign-pitcher-nestor-cortes

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