Nestor Cortes Jr. Struggles in Loss to Rays
by Chase Davis | Yankees Correspondent | Fri, Jul 12th 9:18am EDT
Nestor Cortes Jr. allowed five earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Rays.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing marks a dip in Cortes Jr.'s otherwise solid season, pushing his ERA to 3.67 and his WHIP to 1.12. Despite a strong 8.6 K/9 and a 5.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio, performances like this highlight potential volatility in his fantasy value. His inability to go deep into games consistently, coupled with the Yankees' fluctuating run support, could be concerning for fantasy managers relying on him as a steady starter. Moving forward, Cortes Jr. remains a viable option in most formats, but this game serves as a reminder of the risks involved.
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