NESTOR CORTES
#65 - P
Ht/Wt 5’11’’, 210 lbs
Bats/Throws R / L
Experience 5 years
Debut Mar 31, 2018
Born Dec 10, 1994 (31 yrs) Surgidero de Batabano, Cuba
Hometown Hialeah, Florida
Drafted Drafted by NY Yankees in 2013 (36/1094).
Season Stats
Pitcher
W
Wins
L
Losses
ERA
Earned Run Average
G
Games
GS
Games Started
CG
Complete Games
SHO
Shutouts
SV
Saves
HLD
Holds
IP
Innings Pitched
H
Hits Allowed
R
Runs Allowed
ER
Earned Runs
HR
Home Runs Allowed
BB
Walks
SO
Strikeouts
WHIP
Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2025-11-02 Filed for free agency.
2025-09-29 Missed the last 22 regular season games (Biceps tendinitis - left).
2025-09-05 Biceps tendinitis - left, 15-Day IL.
2025-08-03 Missed 102 games (Elbow flexor strain - left).
2025-07-31 Acquired from the Milwaukee Brewers The San Diego Padres acquired pitcher Nestor Cortes, infielder Jorge Quintana and cash considerations from the Milwaukee Brewers for outfielder Brandon Lockridge.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
Appalachian League (R) All-Star Team All-Star Team 2015