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Yankees lose key starting pitcher to shoulder injury

The New York Yankees continue to grapple with a wave of injuries, most recently losing Harrison Bader, Greg Allen, and relief pitcher Ryan Weber to the injured list.

While the team has seen the return of Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle from injury, they anticipate yet another key player joining the injured list in the coming days.

Notable left-handed starter, Nestor Cortés, has endured a turbulent year thus far, with a 5.16 ERA, 5.00 xFIP, 8.95 strikeouts per nine, and a 68.2% left-on-base rate.

The Yankees are gearing up to lose Nestor Cortes:

Regrettably, Cortés has been contending with a persistent shoulder injury over recent weeks.