Yankees' Nestor Cortes Placed on IL with Elbow Injury Ahead of Playoffs

Cortes' MRI reveals flexor strain, sidelining him for at least 15 days and raising questions about Yankees' postseason rotation.

Nestor Cortes has been placed on the 15-day injured list with an elbow flexor strain, retroactive to September 22.
An MRI confirmed that Cortes' UCL is intact, avoiding the need for Tommy John surgery, but he will be shut down from throwing for 7-10 days.
Marcus Stroman started in Cortes' place against the Orioles but struggled, allowing six runs in 3.1 innings.
Cody Poteet has been recalled from Triple-A to fill the roster spot, though his role in the postseason remains uncertain.
The Yankees, already assured of a playoff berth, need one more win to clinch the AL East and secure a first-round bye.