Nestor Cortes
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Left
Born: 1994-12-10, Surgidero de Batabano, Cuba
Age: 31
Height/Weight: 5' 10" / 225 lbs
MLB Debut: 2018-03-31
Nickname: Hialeah Kid
College: Hialeah Senior (FL) HS
Draft: 2013 (Round 36, Pick #1094)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-15 @ MIN
Player Biography & Career Profile
Nestor Cortes (known as "Hialeah Kid") is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on December 10, 1994 in Surgidero de Batabano, Cuba, he bats right and throws left. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Hialeah Senior (FL) HS and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2013 (Round 36, Pick #1094).
Nestor Cortes made his Major League Baseball debut on March 31, 2018. Across 9 seasons on the mound, he pitched 600.0 innings with 604 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.96. His career accolades include honors such as AL All-Star, EAS Mid-Season All-Star, SAL Pitcher of the Week. Today, Nestor Cortes remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Regular Season | 2 | 4 | 6.29 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 34.1 | 29 | 1.63 |
| Career Regular Season | 35 | 25 | 3.96 | 143 | 143 | 0 | 600 | 604 | 1.20 |
Career Statistics
Lg: National League W: 2 L: 4 ERA: 6.29 G: 8 GS: 8 SV: 0 IP: 34.1 H: 36 R: 24 ER: 24 HR: 13 BB: 20 SO: 29 WHIP: 1.63
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 1 L: 3 ERA: 5.47 G: 6 GS: 6 SV: 0 IP: 26.1 H: 29 R: 16 ER: 16 HR: 8 BB: 13 SO: 21 WHIP: 1.59
Tm: Milwaukee Brewers Lg: National League W: 1 L: 1 ERA: 9.00 G: 2 GS: 2 SV: 0 IP: 8.0 H: 7 R: 8 ER: 8 HR: 5 BB: 7 SO: 8 WHIP: 1.75
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 9 L: 10 ERA: 3.77 G: 31 GS: 30 SV: 0 IP: 174.1 H: 162 R: 74 ER: 73 HR: 24 BB: 39 SO: 162 WHIP: 1.15
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 5 L: 2 ERA: 4.97 G: 12 GS: 12 SV: 0 IP: 63.1 H: 59 R: 36 ER: 35 HR: 11 BB: 20 SO: 67 WHIP: 1.25
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 12 L: 4 ERA: 2.44 G: 28 GS: 28 SV: 0 IP: 158.1 H: 108 R: 44 ER: 43 HR: 16 BB: 38 SO: 163 WHIP: 0.92
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 2 L: 3 ERA: 2.90 G: 22 GS: 14 SV: 0 IP: 93.0 H: 75 R: 32 ER: 30 HR: 14 BB: 25 SO: 103 WHIP: 1.08
Tm: Seattle Mariners Lg: American League W: 0 L: 1 ERA: 15.26 G: 5 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 7.2 H: 12 R: 14 ER: 13 HR: 6 BB: 6 SO: 8 WHIP: 2.35
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 5 L: 1 ERA: 5.67 G: 33 GS: 1 SV: 0 IP: 66.2 H: 75 R: 44 ER: 42 HR: 16 BB: 28 SO: 69 WHIP: 1.55
Tm: Baltimore Orioles Lg: American League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 7.71 G: 4 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 4.2 H: 10 R: 4 ER: 4 HR: 2 BB: 4 SO: 3 WHIP: 3.00
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National League | 2 | 4 | 6.29 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 34.1 | 36 | 24 | 24 | 13 | 20 | 29 | 1.63 | ||
| 2025 | San Diego Padres | National League | 1 | 3 | 5.47 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 26.1 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 1.59 | |
| 2025 | Milwaukee Brewers | National League | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8.0 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1.75 | |
| 2024 | New York Yankees | American League | 9 | 10 | 3.77 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 174.1 | 162 | 74 | 73 | 24 | 39 | 162 | 1.15 | |
| 2023 | New York Yankees | American League | 5 | 2 | 4.97 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 63.1 | 59 | 36 | 35 | 11 | 20 | 67 | 1.25 | |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | American League | 12 | 4 | 2.44 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 158.1 | 108 | 44 | 43 | 16 | 38 | 163 | 0.92 | |
| 2021 | New York Yankees | American League | 2 | 3 | 2.90 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 93.0 | 75 | 32 | 30 | 14 | 25 | 103 | 1.08 | |
| 2020 | Seattle Mariners | American League | 0 | 1 | 15.26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7.2 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 2.35 | |
| 2019 | New York Yankees | American League | 5 | 1 | 5.67 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 66.2 | 75 | 44 | 42 | 16 | 28 | 69 | 1.55 | |
| 2018 | Baltimore Orioles | American League | 0 | 0 | 7.71 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.2 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.00 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
7 Total AwardsAL All-Star
Jul 19, 2022EAS Mid-Season All-Star
Jul 12, 2017SAL Pitcher of the Week
May 22, 2016SAL Mid-Season All-Star
Jun 21, 2016FSL Pitcher of the Week
Aug 21, 2016APP Pitcher of the Week
Jul 13, 2015APP Post-Season All-Star
Aug 25, 2015📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogClearwater Threshers activated LHP Nestor Cortes from the 7-day injured list.
Clearwater Threshers placed LHP Nestor Cortes on the 7-day injured list retroactive to August 25, 2026.
Clearwater Threshers activated LHP Nestor Cortes.
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent LHP Nestor Cortes.
Philadelphia Phillies optioned LHP Nestor Cortes to Clearwater Threshers.
LHP Nestor Cortes elected free agency.
San Diego Padres activated LHP Nestor Cortes.
LHP Nestor Cortes roster status changed by San Diego Padres.
