Nestor Cortés Contract

Nestor Cortés Jr., also known by his nickname, ‘Nasty Nestor’ and ‘the Hialeah Kid’, is a Cuban-American professional baseball player. He currently plays as a pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on December 10, 1994, in Surgidero de Batabanó, Cuba.

Cortés relocated to the USA when he was seven months old. He grew up in Hialeah, Florida. He attended the Hialeah High School in Hialeah, Florida. After finishing high school he committed to play college baseball at Florida International University.

The pitcher was selected in the 2013 MLB draft by the New York Yankees in the 36th round and was the 1094th overall pick. He debuted professionally under the Yankees organization in 2013 and played in the Gulf Coast League. Cortés was selected in the 2017 Rule 5 draft by the Baltimore Orioles from the Yankees Organization. He made his Major League debut with the Orioles in 2018. However, he returned to the Yankees the following season. Additionally, Cortés was an All-Star in 2022.

Nestor Cortés's Contract Breakdown

How much is Nestor Cortés getting paid?

Nestor Cortés Jr.’s latest contract was made in 2023 with the New York Yankees. It was worth $3.2 million and has a duration of one year. His average salary was approximately $3.2 million.

The pitcher’s first contract was with the New York Yankees in 2013. He received a signing bonus of $85,000 with the contract. In 2018, he received a salary of $35,160 with the Baltimore Orioles. He signed a contract with the same team worth $545,000 in the same year. This was a pre-arbitration contract. He was later traded to the Seattle Mariners for international bonus pool.

In 2019 he received a salary of $364,048 with the New York Yankees. Nestor Cortés signed a contract in 2020 worth $210,630 for one year with the Seattle Mariners. In December of 2020, he signed a Minor League contract for an undisclosed amount. In 2021, he received a salary of $570,500 with the New York Yankees. He continued to sign with the Yankees till his latest contract with the team. In 2022, his deal was worth $727,500 for one year.

How much does Nestor Cortés make in a minute?

As per the contract, Nester Costes’ annual salary in 2023 was $3,200,000. If this amount is divided by the total number of minutes in a year (i.e., 525,600 minutes), Nestor Cortés makes $6.08 per minute annually.

Nestor Cortés’ Career Earnings

Nestor Cortés’s career earnings are estimated at $5,008,780. This includes his total salary in his career, which is approximately $4,923,780, and the bonuses he received in his entire career, which is $85,000.

From 2022 to 2023, the pitcher made a whopping $3,927,500, with his salary. In the year 2022, he earned $727,500 and he earned a total amount of $3,200,000 in 2023.

What are the terms of Nestor Cortés’ contract?

Nestor Cortés signed a contract with the New York Yankees in 2023. It was worth $3.2 million and has a duration of one year. His average salary was approximately $3.2 million.

How much of Nestor Cortés’ contract is guaranteed?

Nestor Cortés’s contract guarantees him a total of $3.2 million for the duration of one year and an average salary of approximately $3.2 million.

Nestor Cortés’ Contract History

2013: The pitcher made his first contract worth $85,000 with the New York Yankees.

2018: Nestor Cortés received a salary of $35,160 with the Baltimore Orioles. He made another contract worth $545,000 with the same team.

2020: The pitcher signed a $568,700 deal with the Seattle Mariners for one year. In December of that year, he signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees.

2022: Cortés signed a contract worth $727,500 for one year with the Yankees.

2023: Nestor Cortés signed a contract with the New York Yankees in 2023. It was worth $3.2 million and has a duration of one year. His average salary is approximately $3.2 million.