Nestor Cortes Jr.

Nestor Cortes Jr. allowed two earned runs on five hits and struck out four over 5 1/3 innings in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

Cortes' season ERA slightly increased to 3.30, but his WHIP remains impressive at 1.06, indicating that he generally limits baserunners effectively. Despite the loss, his solid strikeout-to-walk ratio and low BABIP suggest that he can be a reliable fantasy option, though his inability to pitch deeper into games may limit his win potential and overall value.

Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered a stellar performance, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and three walks, striking out six in Wednesday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for Cortes Jr., who has battled through an uneven season. His ability to keep runs off the board in this game helped lower his ERA to 3.29 and improve his WHIP to 1.07, both respectable figures that fantasy managers will appreciate. The six strikeouts are also a reminder of his solid 8.63 K/9 rate, making him a valuable asset in leagues that reward strikeouts.

Nestor Cortes Jr. delivered a stellar performance, tossing seven shutout innings with five hits, one walk, and six strikeouts in the Yankees' 4-2 win over the White Sox on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering his solid season stats that include a 3.56 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP. His ability to maintain a high strikeout-to-walk ratio (4.75) and a decent K/9 rate (8.5) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy rotations. The zero earned runs allowed in this game should help improve his ERA and WHIP slightly, reinforcing his status as a reliable starting option. Cortes's performance today, against a competitive team, should keep him firmly on the fantasy radar.

Nestor Cortes Jr. allowed four earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out five over 5 1/3 innings in Saturday's 7-2 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marks a slight deviation from his generally solid season, as evidenced by his respectable 4.02 ERA and 1.08 WHIP coming into the game. The increase in walks and runs allowed in this game could raise concerns about his command, which has been a strong point given his 4.64 strikeout-to-walk ratio this season. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely for signs of rebound or further regression, but given his overall performance this season, he remains a viable option in most fantasy formats.

Nestor Cortes Jr. allowed three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out four over seven innings in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a decent outing in terms of control and limiting walks, Cortes Jr.'s performance wasn't enough to secure a win, as the Yankees' offense failed to provide sufficient support. His season ERA slightly rose to 3.50, and his WHIP remains solid at 1.00, reflecting his ability to keep runners off the bases. However, his strikeout numbers are lower than usual, which might concern fantasy managers relying on him for strikeouts. Moving forward, Cortes Jr. remains a viable fantasy option due to his consistent innings and WHIP, but his fantasy ceiling might be capped if he can't maintain higher strikeout rates.