New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) remains on the 15-day injured list after experiencing "a lot of soreness" between outings. Fortunately, he's moving in the right direction and is scheduled to play catch on Sunday in Boston. The 28-year-old is 5-2 this season. However, he has a miserable 5.16 ERA, a significant decline from last year. Hopefully, the time away will do Cortes some good, although he's still nowhere near ready to return to the mound.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is going on the injured list, manager Aaron Boone told reporters after their 3-2 loss on Tuesday. The lefty is dealing with a mild shoulder strain and hasn't pitched since May 30. Cortes received a cortisone shot on Tuesday and will be evaluated in 10 days before he starts to throw again. The 28-year-old was in the midst of a down season, pitching to a 5.16 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and 23.4% strikeout rate over 59.1 innings after producing a 2.61 ERA over 251.1 innings from 2021-2022. Expect the 28-year-old to be out until at least the beginning of July. It looks like Randy Vasquez will take his spot in the rotation, but after posting a 5.13 ERA in Triple-A this year, fantasy managers may want to look elsewhere.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (shoulder) is likely headed to the injured list, according to manager Aaron Boone. The left-hander has experienced trouble with his recovery in-between starts. The Yankees have already pushed back his next scheduled start on Wednesday. The organization will have Cortes undergo an MRI on Monday to determine the severity of the issue. The team is hopeful he'll only miss a start or two, but more information should be known soon. Fantasy managers should have a backup plan ready in case Cortes goes to the injured list.

According to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes won't make his next scheduled start on Wednesday versus Chicago. No reason was provided, and the team hasn't announced who will replace him in the rotation. The 28-year-old has struggled this season, to a degree, amassing a 5.16 ERA, a significant decline from 2022. At any rate, hopefully, Cortes isn't dealing with anything severe, and he'll be ready to get back on the bump the next time around.

New York Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes is getting the ball for Saturday's matchup with Shane McClanahan and the Tampa Bay Rays. The former 36th-rounder hasn't been the pitcher fantasy managers have been accustomed to, pitching to a 4.74 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and 24.2% strikeout rate with a 3-2 record. It's way too early to give up on Cortes, who ran a 2.61 ERA from 2021-2022, but the Rays will be a tough task, as they own a .857 team OPS, the best in the league. The native of Cuba is still a must-start in deeper leagues, but fantasy owners in standard 12-team formats can wait until he rediscovers his form.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (throat) will have his next start pushed back to Monday against the Oakland Athletics after he had strep throat for a couple of days. Manager Aaron Boone said Cortes is fine. It's great news for those wondering whether to start the 28-year-old southpaw this week, as he'll go from one of the tougher matchups in the Tampa Bay Rays to one of the best matchups for fantasy in the A's. Meanwhile, ace Gerrit Cole will be moved from Monday to Sunday against Tampa. Cortes hasn't been all that great so far in his first six starts of 2023, posting a 4.91 ERA (4.70 FIP), 1.18 WHIP, nine walks and 35 strikeouts in 33 innings pitched. As long as he's feeling good, Cortes should be in starting lineups against Oakland to start next week.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) made his Grapefruit League debut on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays and didn't have a great time on the mound. Cortes allowed three hits (two home runs) and five earned runs while walking three and striking out four in 3 1/3 innings of work. Although it wasn't the outing he'd like to have had, the most important thing is that Cortes is healthy and on track to be ready for Opening Day, which is important for the Yankees' starting rotation with both Carlos Rodon and Frankie Montas already hurt. The 28-year-old southpaw's spring debut was delayed due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered early in camp. Cortes isn't dominant in the strikeout department, but he remains a key piece of New York's 2023 rotation.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (hamstring) is scheduled to make his Spring Training debut on March 18 against the Baltimore Orioles. It's worth noting this is a tentative date, so it could change. The left-hander is scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Monday. He was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain in mid-February. This caused him to miss the World Baseball Classic, but the hope is that Cortes will be ready in time for Opening Day. Fantasy managers will have to check back after his bullpen session on Monday.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) will throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut, and manager Aaron Boone said Cortes has been throwing the ball well. Cortes got through a three-inning simulated game on Wednesday and looked good. The 28-year-old southpaw is getting close to game action, and barring a setback late in camp, he should be ready for Opening Day at the end of this month. Cortes doesn't overpower hitters and doesn't have a terribly high ceiling, but he kept hitters off balance nicely in 2022 and will be a solid No. 3 fantasy starter. The biggest question will be whether he can hold up with another big workload in New York's rotation all year.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) threw a three-inning simulated game at spring training on Wednesday. Cortes has been behind the other pitchers in camp due to a mild right hamstring strain, but he's getting closer to making his Grapefruit League debut, which could come early next week. The 28-year-old southpaw could be ready to take his first turn in the starting rotation in the regular season if he can avoid any setbacks from here on out in camp. He was an excellent value pick in fantasy last year and could once again be a solid contributor in 2023 after he made the All-Star team for the first time in 2022. Cortes uses deception instead of velocity to induce weak contact.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) said that he did pitcher's fielding practice on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring strain and felt good. He will throw live batting practice on Friday and might get into a Grapefruit League game for the first time next week, likely on Wednesday. The 28-year-old southpaw starter strained his right hamstring early in camp and has been working his way back since, but he still has plenty of time to get ready for Opening Day, as long as he doesn't have any setbacks. Cortes made his first All-Star team in 2021 and figures to be a key piece in the Yankees' starting rotation yet again behind aces Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon in 2023.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) has resumed throwing from a mound, including against live competition on Feb. 23, and he has been running at around 90 percent intensity. Manager Aaron Boone said that Cortes will likely throw one more live batting practice session before making his Grapefruit League debut in camp. A Grade 2 right hamstring strain forced Cortes to drop out of this year's World Baseball Classic, but he still has a chance to be ready for Opening Day, barring a setback. The 28-year-old was a first-time All-Star for the Yankees in 2022. He doesn't blow hitters away with velocity, but he keeps hitters off balance with different arm angles from the left side and should be a key contributor in New York's rotation again this year behind aces Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (hamstring) said he made "good strides and felt better" after throwing his first bullpen session on Friday since being diagnosed with a low-grade 2 hamstring strain that forced him to pull out of this year's World Baseball Classic. Cortes also said he was progressing faster than he initially thought and reported no issues throwing or landing. It's good news for the 28-year-old southpaw, and he should be ready for Opening Day if he can avoid setbacks. Cortes isn't a hard thrower, but he's a crafty left that keeps hitters off balance with different arm angles. He was a late-round steal in 2022, but fantasy managers are probably going to be a bit more cautious with him this year, especially with his injury in spring training.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (hamstring), who had to pull out of this year's World Baseball Classic due to a right hamstring injury, threw a bullpen session on Friday. Cortes' injury appears to be very minor, but the Yankees aren't taking any chances this early in spring training, and it was a no-brainer for him to skip the WBC. Barring any further setbacks, the 28-year-old left-hander should be good to go for Opening Day in the Yankees' starting rotation. He made his first All-Star team in 2022 with a 12-4 record, career-best 2.44 ERA (3.12 FIP), 0.92 WHIP and 26.5 percent strikeout rate in 28 starts and 158 1/3 innings pitched. The crafty southpaw doesn't throw hard and won't blow hitters away, but he could have another very nice season in 2023 if he can stay healthy.

New York Yankees starter Nestor Cortes (hamstring) is reportedly out of the World Baseball Classic with a tweaked hamstring, per a tweet from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal on Monday morning. Cortes had a breakout season for the American League East club in 2022, logging a 2.44 ERA, 3.13 FIP, 163 strikeouts and 38 walks in 28 starts spanning 158 1/3 innings of work. The left-handed starter also registered 12 wins on the season.

The New York Yankees and left-handed starting pitcher Nestor Cortes agreed to a one-year, $3.2 million deal to avoid salary arbitration on Friday. The 28-year-old Cuban southpaw made the All-Star team for the first time in 2022 in his fifth major-league season and second with the Yanks. He went 12-4 with a career-best 2.44 ERA (3.12 FIP), 0.92 WHIP, career-high 163 strikeouts and 38 walks in 158 1/3 frames over his 28 starts. Cortes suffered a left groin injury while pitching in the American League Championship Series, but he should be fine for the start of 2023. Fantasy managers should consider him a fringe top-30 fantasy starter.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes (groin) left his start in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series early on Sunday against the Houston Astros with a left groin injury. He was pulled immediately after he allowed the game-tying three-run home run to rookie shortstop Jeremy Pena, who went on to win the ALCS Most Valuable Player honors. The 27-year-old All-Star southpaw only made it through two innings and allowed the three runs on two hits while walking three and striking out one. The Yankees ended up getting swept by the Astros in four games. Cortes made three postseason starts for the Yanks, going 1-0 with six earned runs allowed on 11 hits while walking seven and striking out seven in 12 innings. He should be fully recovered in time for spring training next year.

New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes will get the ball in Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday after Monday's game was postponed due to inclement weather. The Yankees were slated to go with right-hander Jameson Taillon on Monday, but they'll shift to Cortes with the game being moved back a day. Cortes will be going on three days of rest after he took the ball in the Game 2 loss on Friday, when he allowed two earned runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three in a no-decision in his first career postseason start. The 27-year-old southpaw was an All-Star in 2022, but he'll be on a short leash in this one on short rest. Expect Taillon to be available out of the bullpen to piggyback Cortes, if needed.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that left-hander Nestor Cortes will be an option out of the bullpen in Game 5 of the American League Division Series on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians. In the Game 2 starts against the Guardians on Friday, Cortes gave up two runs on six hits while walking three and striking out three in five innings of work for a no-decision in an eventual 4-2 loss. The Yankees are going with right-hander Jameson Taillon as their starter in the deciding game of the series, but they might turn to Cortes later in the game out of the bullpen on short rest.