It may have been a bad season for the New York Yankees, but on a personal level, 2023 is a year Nestor Cortes won't ever forget.
The Yankees ace is now married. He tied the knot with his fiancée, Alondra Russy, in a private ceremony attended by other Yankees teammates. The Yankees pitcher was the focal point, surrounded by some of the organization's brightest talents.
A number of Yankees stars, including the likes of Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton were seen posing for a picture and having a good time at Cortes' wedding.
But who is Cortes' wife, Alondra G. Estreras Russy?
Russy was born on August 16, 1996 and hails from Caguas, Puerto Rico. She grew up in Miami, Florida and attended Everglades High School in Miramar, Florida. She went on to study at the Florida Career College.
She shares snapshots of her life with her 6,088 fans on her Instagram account. She attracts new fans by posting about her travels, fashion and appearances at MLB games.
Alondra Russy has two sisters named Dalila Ruiz Rucci and Katie Esteras. She is a lovable aunt to Dalila’s son. Her nephew is a huge fan of Nestor Cortes Jr.
She has been dating Cortes Jr. since November 24, 2015. They often make fun and joke about each other on social media.
Cortes proposed to Russy after All-Star week in 2022. He shared the news of their engagement on Instagram on July 20, 2022. Cortes detailed how he had popped the question after the game with his parents present.
Nestor Cortes Jr.'s ethnicity
Cortes has established himself as a top star in the New York Yankees lineup.
He is of Cuban and American descent. He was born in Surgidero de Batabano, Cuba. He immigrated to the United States when his father won the visa lottery. He started playing baseball at a very young age.