The Padres’ new lefty starter got roughed up in his first start, but history says Nestor Cortes might be due for a strong follow-up.
The San Diego Padres didn’t trade for Nestor Cortes expecting him to be an ace. But they certainly hoped he’d bring some stability to the back end of a rotation in flux. So when Cortes made his debut on August 6 following a lengthy rehab stint, fans were eager to see what version of the lefty they were getting.