Jimmy Cordero

Jimmy Cordero

32-Year-Old PitcherRP
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a one-year, minor-league contract with the Yankees in December of 2021. Elected free agency in November of 2023.
Signs with Japanese club
PFree Agent  
December 6, 2023
Cordero has signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.
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Cordero didn't pitch for the Yankees in the second half this season after being suspended for domestic violence, and he eventually elected free agency. He's now headed overseas to continue his career.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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-30%
BAA vs RHP
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-30%
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .255 51 13 3 12 4 0 2
Since 2022vs Right .178 81 21 7 13 1 1 0
2024vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023vs Left .255 51 13 3 12 4 0 2
2023vs Right .178 81 21 7 13 1 1 0
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
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-70%
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 1.93 0.75 18.2 3 1 0 10.6 1.9 0.0
Since 2022Away 6.43 1.50 14.0 0 1 0 7.7 3.9 1.3
2024Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023Home 1.93 0.75 18.2 3 1 0 10.6 1.9 0.0
2023Away 6.43 1.50 14.0 0 1 0 7.7 3.9 1.3
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Cordero was lucky in 2019 when his ERA and WHIP benefited from a .227 BABIP. His fortunes reversed last season; his 6.08 ERA and 1.58 WHIP were bloated via a .352 BABIP. Curiously, much of the damage against the southpaw was from left-handed batters, who posted a .488 BABIP. This is descriptive and not necessarily a harbinger of 2021. That said, Cordero's strikeout rate is relatively low, which not only subjects him to BABIP variance, but it also renders him less attractive for fantasy purposes except in leagues scoring holds. Despite his struggles, Cordero posted eight holds last season, tied for 14th in MLB. He has the stuff to increase his career 17.9 K%, but Cordero appears content to induce grounders and let his infield do the work. As such, Cordero isn't mixed-league worthy as he's not likely to be in the saves mix. He's also risky in AL-only as his ratios are unstable.
Cordero was once a highly-touted prospect in the Toronto system; a guy with a big fastball and big upside. He still has the big velocity, but he is now on his fifth organization since 2015. Cordero has a fastball velocity in the 95th percentile, but it's as a sinker rather than something up in the zone. His goal is to generate groundballs when batters do make contact, and he does that rather well. His preferred secondary pitch is his changeup, and it is an above-average offering that is effective when he is up in the count. He does not have discernible splits in his overall numbers, but lefties have a tougher time against him due to the changeup which fades away from them. Alex Colome could be traded, in which case the closer role would be up for grabs. The White Sox would probably have to either trade for someone or open up an in-house audition for his replacement. Cordero is in the hunt.
Cordero came into spring training last season with some hype as a potential future closer thanks to a high-90s fastball and effective slider. Unfortunately, injuries derailed most of his season and we never got to see how his stuff translates to the majors. A biceps injury kept him sidelined for most of the spring and then he suffered a shoulder injury in April which lingered into July. Cordero pitched for about a month after coming off the disabled list, but then went back on the DL in early September with a right shoulder strain, ending his season. Health permitting, he should get a shot to compete for a bullpen role with the Nationals this spring after coming over from Philadelphia in a November trade. The Nats have some openings at the back end, making Cordero a pitcher to keep an eye on.
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Reaches free agency
PFree Agent  
November 6, 2023
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Placed on outright waivers
PNew York Yankees  
Suspension
November 2, 2023
The Yankees placed Cordero on outright waivers Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
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Suspended for remainder of season
PNew York Yankees  
Personal
July 5, 2023
Cordero has been suspended for the remainder of the season for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
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Serving as opener
PNew York Yankees  
May 15, 2023
Cordero will serve as the Yankees' opening pitcher for Monday's game in Toronto, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports.
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Takes loss Friday
PNew York Yankees  
May 6, 2023
Cordero (1-1) was tagged with the loss against Tampa Bay on Friday as a result of giving up one run on one hit and one walk over one-third of an inning.
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