It was an all too acquainted ritual for Nestor Cortes on Tuesday as he penned a goodbye message to Yankees followers on his Instagram account.
The Yanks traded Cortes to the Brewers on Friday in a deal that introduced Devin Williams to The Bronx, ending Cortes’ third stint with the Yankees group.
“Seems like I’ve written this too many times about NY. But I’m always grateful and proud of being groomed by the Yankee organization,” Cortes, 30, wrote within the put up accompanied by a number of pictures of him with the crew through the years.
“A city full of life and tremendous support from the fans. Where us as players leave everything out on the field regardless of the outcome because the city is breathing and living by every win. With such a unique journey.”
Cortes was chosen by the Yankees within the thirty sixth spherical of the 2013 MLB Draft, leaving and coming again to the group twice, returning in 2021 earlier than exploding within the 2022 season, when he earned his first journey to the All-Star Sport.
He recorded a 2.44 ERA over 28 begins that yr, changing into a fan favourite.
Cortes handled shoulder points that restricted his time on the mound in 2023, however in 2024, he pitched a career-high 174 ⅓ innings with a 3.77 ERA within the common season.
The lefty, after all, was on the mound in Sport 1 of the World Collection when Freddie Freeman hit his walk-off grand slam.
Cortes, in his Instagram put up, mirrored on his time with the Yankees.
“I’d do it all over again if I had to,” Cortes wrote. “A 36 rounder in 2013.
“Through the years of being an organizational minor league pitcher, to having 3 different stints with the team, to becoming a MLB all star, and endless opportunities to prove myself time after time.”
