Yankees Key Pitcher Faces Live Batters, Eyeing World Series Roster

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Jul 31, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes (65) high fives in the dugout after being relieved during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

After taking the first two games of the ALCS, the New York Yankees could get a key pitcher back if they can make it to the World Series.

Nestor Cortes went down with a flexor strain in his left elbow and was placed on the IL at the end of September. The southpaw was putting the finishing touches on a strong bounce-back season in which he posted a 3.77 ERA with 162 strikeouts across 174.1 innings. However, his injury knocked him out for both the ALDS and ALCS.

On Tuesday night, Cortes spoke to reporters and revealed that he would be throwing a hybrid bullpen session on Wednesday afternoon. This session will consist of 10-15 bullpen pitches and 10-15 against live batters…

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