LUIS F. ORTIZ NEWS

Will rehab with Mets The Mets signed Ortiz (elbow) to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ortiz will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 campaign while recovering from Tommy John surgery, so this is likely a two-year minor-league deal. He holds a career 4.76 ERA and 25:16 K:BB across 34 innings covering parts of five seasons at the big-league level.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A The Phillies outrighted Ortiz (elbow) to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ortiz had Tommy John surgery in July and will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. He'll remain in the organization to rehab the injury but is no longer on the 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets Tommy John surgery Ortiz underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, MLB.com reports.

Impact After spraining his left ankle in his 2024 debut March 30, Ortiz was placed on the injured list a day later. He began a rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater in late April, only to be shut down again after experiencing right shoulder inflammation following his second rehab outing. Ortiz shook off the shoulder injury and resumed his rehab assignment June 11 before being shut down just over a week later with forearm discomfort. The reliever was recommended for surgery after undergoing further testing and will now miss the rest of the season and the majority of the 2025 campaign.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifted to 60-day IL The Phillies transferred Ortiz (shoulder/ankle/forearm) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ortiz has been out virtually all season with injuries, first to his ankle and more recently his shoulder and forearm. This transaction doesn't alter his timetable since he's eligible for activation at any time, but it's not clear when Ortiz might be ready to pitch again.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to 60-day IL The Phillies transferred Ortiz (shoulder/ankle/forearm) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ortiz has been out virtually all season with injuries, first to his ankle and more recently to his shoulder and forearm. This transaction doesn't alter his timetable since he's eligible for activation at any time, but it's not clear when Ortiz might be ready to pitch again.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with sprained ankle Ortiz was removed from Saturday's game against Atlanta with a left ankle sprain, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Ortiz made made a leaping attempt to catch a ball during the fifth inning and appeared to land awkwardly on his left foot. He came back out to pitch in the sixth but was quickly pulled after giving up two consecutive singles. Further imaging will help determine the severity of Ortiz's injury, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.

MARCH 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to FCL The Phillies optioned Ortiz to the Florida Complex League on Saturday.

Impact Ortiz came up for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, and he will now be cast off the active roster after throwing a scoreless inning and striking out two batters in Game 1. Michael Plassmeyer was selected from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up from Triple-A The Phillies recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact As Dylan Covey (back) lands on the injured list for the final days of the regular season, Ortiz will come up from the minors to round out Philadelphia's bullpen. The 28-year-old righty holds a 3.50 ERA and 1.50 WHIP through 18 frames in the majors this season and figures to serve in middle relief while with the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Ortiz will cede his spot in the Phillies bullpen to lefty Jose Alvarado (elbow), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list. After being called up from Lehigh Valley on Aug. 13, Ortiz made two appearances in relief and scattered three hits and no walks over two scoreless innings.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley prior to Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact The 27-year-old reliever has a 3.94 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 13 strikeouts in 16 innings in the big leagues this season. He has operated as a high-leverage reliever at Triple-A, but Ortiz should be limited to lower-leverage opportunities while up with the big club.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Phillies returned Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Ortiz surrendered one run on four hits and struck out one batter in two innings during the Phillies' Game 1 win over Washington. He'll now return to Triple-A, where he holds a 4.25 ERA and 1.10 WHIP over 29.2 frames. Should the Phillies need a fresh bullpen arm, it's possible Ortiz makes his way back to Philadelphia later this season.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serving as 27th man Ortiz was added as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals.

Impact Ortiz will be available out of the Phillies' bullpen in both games. He has posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 12:5 K:BB through 14 innings of work this year at the MLB level.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Up for doubleheader Ortiz was recalled Saturday to serve as the 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Padres.

Impact Ortiz spent roughly a month in the majors from mid-April through mid-May and rejoined the team for four more days in mid-June. Between the two stints, he owns a 3.46 ERA in 13 innings of work, striking out 10 batters while walking three.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in minors Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Just four days after being promoted from Triple-A, Ortiz will head back to Lehigh Valley to make room for Cristopher Sanchez. Ortiz made one appearance during his brief stint with Philadelphia, surrendering two earned runs over three innings and picking up his first big-league save.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Lehigh Valley The Phillies recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact Ortiz holds a 5.40 ERA in Triple-A this season, but that mark improves to 2.70 in the majors. He'll rejoin the Phillies' bullpen and likely work in middle relief while Yunior Marte heads to Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ron Cook: Future is bright for Pirates young pitchers after Ortiz performance It counted as just one win for the Pirates Monday night, but it seemed a lot bigger. Part of it was that it came against the NL West leading...

MAY 23, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.

Impact Ortiz had been with the big-league club for nearly a month. In 10 innings, he struck out 10 batters and walked three while posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Ranger Suarez (elbow) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sources: Pirates to recall Luis Ortiz for Tuesday's start against Rockies Sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Monday that the Pirates will recall Luis Ortiz, having the right-hander start on Tuesday.

MAY 8, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Ortiz Unsung Hero In Phillies' Victory Luis Ortiz has had a stellar season, all while flying under the radar.

APRIL 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Recalled from Lehigh Valley Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley by the Phillies on Sunday.

Impact Ortiz will take the place of McKinley Moore in the bullpen with Moore being optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Saturday's loss to the Reds. The right-hander will provide a multi-inning option for the Philadelphia relief corps while he's on the roster.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets demoted Monday The Phillies optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact A waiver pickup from the Giants earlier in the offseason, Ortiz wasn't able to earn a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen despite logging a 2.53 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 10.2 innings in Grapefruit League play. Since he possesses a spot on the 40-man roster and has three prior years of MLB experience, Ortiz will likely get the opportunity to join the big-league bullpen at some point in 2023 if he continues to fare well at Lehigh Valley.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles minor league P Luis Ortiz dies of cancer at 20 Baltimore Orioles minor league pitcher Luis Ortiz died Saturday from cancer at the age of 20.

MARCH 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Claimed by Phillies Ortiz was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Wednesday.

Impact Ortiz made six relief appearances for the Giants in 2022 and posted a 1.04 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 8.2 innings. He'll likely have the opportunity to compete for a big-league roster spot with the Phillies this spring.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ortiz will rejoin the Giants on Sunday after he spent the past couple weeks in the minors. The 26-year-old has allowed one earned run with a 3:2 K:BB across 6.1 big-league innings this year.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly immaculate Ortiz eyeing spot in Bucs' rotation PITTSBURGH -- A year ago, Luis Ortiz was pitching for Single-A Bradenton. A month ago, he was pitching for Double-A Altoona. Two weeks ago,...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • MLB.COM