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When it comes to finding balance and maintaining health as a pitcher, Cortez emphasized the importance of being proactive. He discussed the challenges that come with ramping up velocity, especially noting trends of injuries occurring both pre-spring training and during the early part of the season. Cortez has learned to listen to his body and feels strongly about the months leading up to spring training. "You gotta ramp up as much as possible and be as game-ready as possible by the time spring training comes around," he asserted, underscoring the need for pitchers to remain vigilant in their training regimens.