Nestor Cortes agrees to deal with Phillies
Left-hander Nestor Cortes is heading to Philadelphia after reaching agreement on a major-league contract, according to a sourced report.
Nestor Cortes, a free-agent left-handed pitcher, has agreed to a major-league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The deal was reported by Robert Murray, citing sources. Cortes spent several seasons with the New York Yankees and is a proven MLB starter. The signing adds rotation depth to a Phillies team that has been a consistent postseason contender.
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