Wait, What? Yankees Putting Starting Pitcher Nestor Cortes On Trade Market

[Brock Beauchamp]

This news might cause whiplash: the New York Yankees are apparently dangling starting pitcher Nestor Cortes on the trade market. Cortes is only 29 years old and won't become a free agent until after the 2025 season.

Cortes has flashed brilliance in the past but scuffled in 2023 (87 ERA+) and is roughly league-average this season (99 ERA+). The Yankees, an obvious contender this season, will likely be looking for major-league talent in return for the pitcher, which could make a lot of sense for the Brewers, who are facing several roster crunches, particularly in the bullpen (though it will obviously require more than a reliever to reel in a pitcher of Cortes' profile).

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[Madhawk23]

Are we even sure that Cortes is that good?  In looking at his numbers, it appears that he really only had one good season - and that was '22.  I'm not sure if I'd want to give up much for this guy, but that's just me!  

[wallus]

Fine, we can trade them Milner and Payamps for Cortes.

[TURBO]

1 hour ago, wallus said:

Fine, we can trade them Milner and Payamps for Cortes.

Sign me up!

[jay87shot]

Pretty sure Cortes is on the market only if the Yanks add Flaherty or a bigger name pitcher. I wouldnt mind him but really wouldn't give much up.