New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes announced his departure. Because of…

It will now take Nestor Cortes of the New York Yankees until early August to heal from his injury.

The New York Yankees placed left-hander Nestor Cortes Jr. on the 60-day disabled list, meaning he won’t be allowed to return to the field until at least August 3.

Pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. of the New York Yankees was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Friday as a procedural measure.

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Cortes (shoulder) was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Friday.

Analyzing
Carlos Rodon’s return is accommodated on the 40-man roster by the action. Cortes is expected to play against hitters this weekend and doesn’t seem too far away from a rehab assignment, but he will now not be ready for activation until August 3. He hasn’t faced any obstacles; he and the Yankees are just trying to go cautiously.

Even if he is healthy this season, Cortes hasn’t been the pitcher he was a year ago. The 28-year-old has battled to a 5.16 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while owning a 5-2 record.

Last season, he went 12-4 with a 2.44 ERA, making him an All-Star.

He spent a few years traveling before settling in with the Yankees, where he has been since 2021. He played for the Orioles in 2018, the Yankees in 2019, and the Mariners in 2020 before going back to New York.

Even though the move will negatively impact Cortes, Rodon ought to be activated. His back and forearm problems have kept him out of the game the entire season. He signed a six-year deal with the Yankees this offseason.

The Yankees host the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium on Friday night. As play starts, the Cubs lead 40–46 and the Yankees lead 48–40.