The New York Yankees gave Nestor Cortes a rough welcome back to Yankee Stadium in his debut with the Milwaukee Brewers. Cortes, who was traded in the offseason, faced a barrage of home runs in the first inning, with Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger, Aaron Judge, and Austin Wells all going deep off him. Despite the early struggles, Cortes managed to end the inning after allowing four homers and walking two batters. The Yankees’ explosive start set the tone for the game, ultimately leading to a dominant performance. Goldschmidt and Bellinger, both former MVPs, hit their first home runs for the Yankees in the game. Cortes, who had a successful season in 2022 but was plagued by injuries in subsequent years, had a difficult outing against his former team. The Yankees’ offensive display showcased their power and depth, making a strong statement early in the season.
