Nestor Cortes expects to be on Yankees World Series roster, even if it's a long-term health risk
Nestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees’ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a month
By RONALD BLUM
Published - Oct 22, 2024, 06:30 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 16, 2024, 06:06 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — Nestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees' World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a month.
Cortes said he plans to pitch even if it risks a long-term injury.
“If I have a ring and then a year off of baseball, then so be it,” he said.
Cortes threw 28 pitches on Tuesday on a sunny afternoon with an unseasonably high 80-degree temperature (27 Celsius), sitting down for a half-inning while Tim Mayza faced hitters. Cortes said an hour later he felt normal levels of soreness.
