Remember when the San Diego Padres were setting fire to the wild and unforgettable 2025 trade deadline? The Friars acquired a few productive players in Mason Miller, Ramon Laureano, and Ryan O'Hearn, but the team also had a few transactions that did not pan out.
Leading the pack in that category is 30-year-old left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes. Ending the season on the injured list with left bicep issues, Cortes' stint in San Diego is one of the more forgettable trade pieces in recent memory.
In six regular season starts, Cortes boasted a 5.