Nestor Cortes Jr.

The Yankees have traded Nestor Cortes Jr. to the Brewers in a move that sent Devin Williams to New York.

Fantasy Impact

Cortes posted a 3.77 ERA across 30 starts last season for the Yankees. After four seasons in New York, he'll head to Milwaukee where he should compete for a spot towards the end of the Brewers starting rotation.

Nestor Cortes Jr. played catch on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

It is the first time Cortes has thrown since he was shut down on September 25 due to a flexor strain. It remains unclear if he will return during the postseason.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he was unsure if Nestor Cortes Jr. will be able to return in the postseason.

Fantasy Impact

Cortes landed on the injured list on Wednesday. "I don't know if optimistic," Boone said. He did not rule the possibility out.

The Yankees have placed Nestor Cortes Jr. on the 15-day IL with a left elbow flexor strain.

Fantasy Impact

The injury to Cortes will cause the Yankees to move Marcus Stroman up a day to start Wednesday's game with the Orioles. The injury will likely impact Cortes' availability to be on the roster for the ALDS.

Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered a masterful performance, tossing six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out six in Wednesday's 2-1 win against the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a bright spot in what has been a solid season for Cortes, characterized by a decent ERA of 3.77 and a strong WHIP of 1.15. His ability to maintain control and efficiency, as evidenced by his 4.15 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a FIP of 3.93, continues to make him a reliable option in fantasy lineups. Despite a mixed win-loss record, his consistent strikeout ability (8.4 K/9) and low BABIP (.288) suggest that he often finds ways to limit damage and should remain a valuable asset in most fantasy formats.