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Cortes likely to rejoin Yankees for World Series
Cortes Likely to Rejoin Yankees for World Series
Yankees Ace Nestor Cortes Expected to Return for Game 5 of World Series
Nestor Cortes, the New York Yankees' ace pitcher, is expected to return to the mound for Game 5 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. Cortes missed the first four games of the series due to a groin injury, but he has been throwing bullpen sessions and is progressing well in his recovery.
Cortes' Importance to the Yankees
Cortes has been one of the Yankees' most consistent pitchers this season. He finished the regular season with a 12-4 record, a 2.44 ERA, and 158 strikeouts in 158.1 innings pitched. He also led the American League in WHIP (0.92) and was named to the AL All-Star team.
Cortes' return would be a major boost to the Yankees' rotation, which has struggled in the World Series. The Yankees have lost the first four games of the series, and their starters have allowed 20 runs in 22.1 innings pitched.
Cortes' Status for Game 5
Cortes is expected to start Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday night. He is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday, and if he comes through that session without any setbacks, he will be cleared to start.
Cortes' return would give the Yankees a much-needed boost in their quest to win the World Series. The Yankees are facing elimination in Game 5, and Cortes could be the key to keeping their season alive.
Additional Information
- Cortes has a 3.24 ERA in four career starts against the Astros.
- The Yankees are 5-1 in Cortes' starts this postseason.
- Cortes is one of the most popular players on the Yankees, and his return would be a major morale boost for the team.