Nestor Cortes made his return to Yankee Stadium as a member of the Milwaukee Brewers, reflecting on his time spent with the Yankees. Having been traded less than four months prior, he found himself unfamiliar with the stadium's layout. Cortes was traded alongside infield prospect Caleb Durbin for closer Devin Williams, a move he anticipated given the Yankees' surplus of starting pitchers like Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.

As Cortes prepares to face his former teammates, he cherishes the memories made during his four-year stint with the Yankees, where he achieved a 3.33 ERA and earned an All-Star selection in 2022. His connection to the Yankees remains strong as he supports childhood friend J.C. Escarra, who made the Yankees' Opening Day roster. Excitement mounts for both players as they prepare to compete against one another.