Nestor Cortes Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers in the Major League Baseball (MLB). Throughout his MLB career, he has also had spells with the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, and the New York Yankees. The Yankees initially chose Cortes in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. However, the Orioles selected him in the Rule 5 draft following the 2017 season.
On March 31, 2018, Cortes made his MLB debut while pitching for the Baltimore Orioles. The following season, he returned to the Yankees for a second stint. However, he was traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for an international pool bonus of $28,300. Cortes returned to the Yankees for his third stint in 2021. Cortes was chosen to play in his first MLB All-Star game in 2022 and reached the World Series Championship with them in 2024. However, he was traded to the Brewers in exchange for Devin Williams in December 2024.
Who is Nestor Cortes Jr.'s wife?
Nestor Cortes Jr. is married to his wife Alondra G. Cortes. She was also known as Alondra Esteras Russy before her marriage. One of the most memorable moments came in July 2022, when Nestor proposed to Alondra during MLB All-Star Weekend. It was a fitting moment for the couple, as Cortes was making his first All-Star appearance, as per People.
Alondra G. Cortes' social media
Alondra G. Cortes has two Instagram accounts. Her personal profile @alondraesterasrussy has more than 7,000 followers, as of March 2025. On the other side, her professional profile @alondraesteras has 6 posts and 460 followers, as of March 2025.
How long have Nestor Cortes Jr. and Alondra G. Cortes been married?
Nestor Cortes Jr. tied the knot with fiancée Alondra G. Cortes on November 25, 2023, in Miami, with a few of his teammates in attendance, as per their Instagram posts. Cortes Jr. proposed to Russy after All-Star week in 2022. Cortes Jr. shared the news of their engagement on Instagram on July 20, 2022. “All Star week made 2 of my dreams come true,” Cortes wrote. “Pitch in a all star game. And propose to my bestfriend. With my parents along my side. I had to make us official" he said, as per New York Post.
Does Nestor Cortes Jr. and Alondra G. have kids?
Nestor Cortes Jr. and Alondra G. are expecting, as of March 2025. The couple announced their pregnancy via their Instagram posts where they were seen celebrating a gender reveal party. According to the Instagram post, the couple is expecting a baby boy.
FAQs on Nestor Cortes Jr
A. Nestor Cortes is Cuban by birth and Cuban-American by nationality.
A. Nestor Cortes's gloves have suede by the 44 written on it.
A. Nestor Cortes is married to Alondra G Esteras Russy.
A. Nestor Cortes will earn a base salary of $7,600,000, while carrying a total salary of $7,600,000, as per Spotrac.
