Reports: Phillies sign free agent LHP Nestor Cortes

Field Level Media|published: Wed 19th August, 13:37 2026

Sep 3, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres starting pitcher Nestor Cortes (65) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

Free-agent left-hander Nestor Cortes has signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed for Cortes, who could work as a potential sixth starter or out of the bullpen.

Cortes, 31, has returned to health after undergoing surgery on a torn biceps tendon in his throwing arm in October.

The former All-Star split last season with the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres, compiling a combined 2-4 record with a 6.29 ERA in eight starts.

Cortes owns a 35-25 record with a 3.94 ERA in 143 career games (94 starts) with the Baltimore Orioles (2018), New York Yankees (2019, 2021-24), Seattle Mariners (2020), Brewers and Padres.

--Field Level Media

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