ImpactOrtiz was recalled earlier Thursday and will be thrown right into the mix. The 24-year-old could see a little action at multiple infield spots for the Orioles but wouldn't seem to be in line for everyday playing time.
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Joey Ortiz - Batting ninth in debutOrtiz is starting at second base and batting ninth for the Orioles on Thursday versus the Tigers in his major-league debut.
Austin Hays - Out again ThursdayHays (hand) remains out of the Orioles' lineup for Thursday's game in Detroit.
ImpactIt's the second straight game Hays will miss after he suffered a bruised right hand as a result of a hit by pitch Tuesday. Ryan McKenna is getting a start in left field in Hays' absence.
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Thursday's TransactionsBASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Recalled INF Joey Ortiz from Norfolk (IL).
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The Orioles are promoting infield prospect Joey Ortiz. Why now? Where will he play?The Orioles have recalled Ortiz, a 24-year-old defensive whiz who has thrived at the plate in the last year.
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Dan Connolly: The Orioles have called up INF Joey Ortiz, who... - The AthleticThe Orioles have called up INF Joey Ortiz, who is ranked by Keith Law as the sixth prospect in the organization and 95th overall. A 4th-roun...
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Terrin Vavra - Optioned to Triple-AVavra was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ImpactVavra has produced just a .541 OPS on the season and hasn't been playing much. He's being replaced on the roster by Joey Ortiz.
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Joey Ortiz - Summoned to majorsOrtiz was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
ImpactOrtiz finished strong at Norfolk last season and it has carried over into 2023 with a .359/.389/.500 slash line. The 24-year-old is a strong defender and has experience at all infield positions other than first base. While a good prospect, Ortiz might not play enough to produce any fantasy value.
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