Nestor Cortes (hamstring) out of WBC
New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes tweaked a hamstring and will miss the World Baseball Classic.
Cortes told SNY that he sustained a Grade 2 hamstring strain and will not throw off the mound for a few weeks. He will continue throwing. Cortes would not rule out being ready for Opening Day.
Cortes was set to pitch for Team USA in the WBC. Colorado Rockies right-hander Kyle Freeland will take his place, per MLB Net