Yankees place Cortes on IL with elbow flexor strain
The New York Yankees placed pitcher Nestor Cortes on the injured list with a left elbow flexor strain, the club announced Wednesday.
Cortes was scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles. Right-hander Marcus Stroman will start in Cortes' place, while the club recalled right-hander Cody Poteet in a corresponding roster move. New York can clinch its second AL East title in three years with a victory.
Nestor Cortes said he will be shut down for 7-10 days. He said his UCL is intact, imaging from today will be sent to at least two other doctors for opinions, and he’ll likely receive a PRP injection.
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He said he optimistic he could return if the Yankees make a deep playoff run.
Cortes has been excellent since the start of August, posting a 4-1 record with a 2.62 ERA and 8.06 K/9 across 44 2/3 innings.
The 29-year-old is 9-10 with a 3.77 ERA, a 1.15 WHIP, and 162 strikeouts in 31 appearances (30 starts) this season.