Nestor Cortes expects to be on the New York Yankees’ World Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after throwing two innings of batting practice and pronouncing himself recovered from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for more than a month.

Nestor Cortes last pitched in an MLB game on Sept. 18, due to a flexor strain, but he anticipates being added to the Yankees' World Series roster.

Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes expects to be on the team's World Series roster despite the risk of pitching with a strained flexor tendon, an injury that is often the precursor to a more serious elbow injury.

The Yankees held a workout at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday and Nestor Cortes threw a live session, continuing to ramp up from his elbow injury before the World Series.

1. Nestor Cortes being healthy enough to rejoin the Yankees staff for the World Series is relevant. Aaron Boone said Monday that the lefty was trending in the right direction. Cortes was to face hitters Tuesday as he tries to return from a left elbow flexor strain. He last pitched on Sept. 18.

The Yankees have been hopeful they would get Nestor Cortes back for the World Series. They've finally come to a decision.

The New York Yankees may add a 13th pitcher to their roster for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. New York had 12 pitchers and 14 position players for the AL Championship Series against Cleveland after going with 11 pitchers and 15 position players for the Division Series versus Kansas City.