Yankees Add Nestor Cortes to World Series Roster

Nestor Cortes has been added to the New York Yankees' World Series roster as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran left-hander, who has not pitched since mid-September due to a flexor strain, replaces infielder Jon Berti. Cortes expressed the importance of contributing to the team, stating the World Series is a 'once-in-a-lifetime thing.' He had a solid regular season with a 3.77 ERA and 174.1 innings pitched, avoiding Tommy John surgery after an MRI showed no damage to his ulnar collateral ligament. The Yankees, who last reached the World Series in 2009, will rely on their strong lineup to challenge the Dodgers, who have the best record in baseball. Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for Friday night at Dodger Stadium.