Yankees trade Nestor Cortes Jr. to Mariners for international slot money

The Yankees made a minor trade Monday, dealing left-handed pitcher Nestor Cortes Jr. to Seattle for international signing bonus pool money. Cortes appeared in 33 games for the Yankees last season, all but one out of the bullpen. He posted a 5-1 record with a 5.67 ERA and 69 strikeouts over 66 2/3 innings. Cortes,…