The New York Yankees pitching staff was dealt a blow ahead of the playoffs on Wednesday morning when Nestor Cortes headed for an MRI on his elbow.
Jack Curry at the YES Network was first with the surprising development:
Concerning news for the Yankees as Nestor Cortes, tonight’s scheduled starter, is getting an MRI on his left elbow. Cortes has been dynamic lately (1 ER in 15 1/3 innings) and loomed as a valuable weapon in the postseason, as a reliever or a starter. #yankees #cortes
— JackCurryYES (@JackCurryYES) September 25, 2024
The rubber-armed Cortes had been one of the Yankees’ most reliable and durable pitchers all year, posting a 9-10 record and 3.