Nestor Cortes Signs One-Year Deal With Philadelphia Phillies

Left-hander Nestor Cortes has signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, earning $1.5 million in the majors and $250,000 in the minors. As part of the agreement, he will be optioned to Class A Clearwater. Cortes is viewed as a strategic addition to the Phillies' pitching staff, with analysts drawing comparisons to Walker Buehler as he integrates into the organization.