As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Yankees are actively seeking to enhance their roster for a playoff push. After acquiring two third basemen, Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario, from the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals respectively, the focus now shifts to bolstering their pitching rotation. The Yankees are rumored to be interested in reuniting with Nestor Cortes, a former Yankee with a mixed recent performance, currently recovering from an injury. Cortes's previous tenure with the Yankees saw him achieve a respectable 3.61 ERA over 555.2 innings, capped by an All-Star selection in 2022. However, fan sentiment appears to lean against bringing him back, citing his struggles this season and injury concerns, including a troubling 9.00 ERA in limited action for the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yankees must weigh the potential benefits of adding Cortes against the desire for fresh talent as the playoff push intensifies.
