Nestor Cortes

Position: Pitcher

Bats: Right • Throws: Left

Born: December 10, 1994 in Surgidero de Batabano, Cuba cu

Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from Hialeah HS (Hialeah, FL).

High School: Hialeah HS (Hialeah, FL)

Debut: March 31, 2018 (Age 23-111d, 21,582nd in major league history) vs. MIN 2.0 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 2 BB, 1 ER

Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2019 season

2026 Contract Status: Free Agent

Service Time (01/2026): 6.094 • Free Agent: 2026

Agents: Wasserman

Nicknames: Hialeah Kid or Nasty Nestor

Pronunciation: \cor-TEZ\