Major League Baseball, in its various twists and turns during the off-season, has good news for its fans as well. One such case is of the New York Yankees pitcher. The All-Star player signed a minor league contract with the Bronx Bombers in 2020 to get called up to the big league in the following season. Later, with his unique style of pitching, every pitch that he threw, and his unique mustache, he became a fan favorite throughout the 2021 season.

That pitcher is the Yankees’ reliever, Nestor Cortes Jr., who also earned the nickname ‘Nasty Nestor’. Then came the next year of Cortes in the Bronx, when he became an All-Star player for the first time. And now, after having that ‘American dream,’ he got re-signed by the Yankees. Shortly after it happened, the pitcher took it to his Twitter handle to thank his family, who sacrificed a lot to help him become who he is. His fans, notably, were also happy with the fact that the pitcher got what he deserved. 

What did the fans say about the All-Star Reliever of the New York Yankees?

The Yankees, in order to avoid arbitration, signed Cortes Jr. for one year for $3.2 million. The deal made the pitcher and his fans happy enough that they melted while reading his message on Twitter. 

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Following are some of the reactions of how the baseball fans reacted to Cortes Jr.’s re-signing with the Yanks.

Cortes Jr. and the fans beaming with joy and are excited to see the Nasty Nestor destroying the hitters on the diamond. 

How has the reliever played so far?

Cortes Jr. made his MLB debut in 2018 with the Baltimore Orioles. He later played for the New York Yankees and the Seattle Mariners. Also, he had a fantastic 2022 season, posting a 12-4 win-loss record. The Yankees ace also recorded 163 strikeouts fro the mound with a 2.45 ERA. Cortes also got named to the All-Star team last year. After having a great year wearing the Pinstripes, the pitcher is excited for having yet another wonderful season in the Bronx. 

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While considering his history in the game, how do you think Cortes will play in the upcoming MLB season? Let us know in the comments below!