9 months agoPittsburgh Pirates pitcher
Luis L. Ortiz rebounded nicely during Wednesday's win over the Cincinnati Reds. The 25-year-old recorded seven strikeouts and allowed one run over six innings of work. This was a nice bounce back performance for Ortiz after he gave up six runs during his outing last Friday. The former top prospect has shown solid flashes this season, which makes him worth monitoring in most fantasy formats. However, it's uncertain if the Pirates plan on keeping Ortiz as a traditional starting pitcher going forward.
--Andy Webb - RotoBallerSource: mlb.com
2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander
Luis L. Ortiz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and recalled right-hander
Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Ortiz will head to the farm to work on his craft over the All-Star break after surrendering 10 runs on 15 hits (five homers allowed) while walking four and striking out three in eight innings over his last two starts for Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old Dominican starter has struggled in his second major-league season, going 2-3 with a 4.86 ERA (6.20 FIP), 1.73 WHIP, 26 walks and only 34 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings over 11 appearances (10 starts). Fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues should look to replace him.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pirates Twitter
2 years agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates officially called up pitching prospect
Luis L. Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and optioned pitcher
Cody Bolton to the minors in a corresponding move, according to sources. Ortiz is the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll be making his major-league debut on Tuesday in a great matchup against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old right-hander could stick in Pittsburgh's starting rotation if he fares well, and he had posted a nice 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 strikeouts in his 32 1/3 innings over seven starts for Indianapolis. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues should consider taking a flier on Ortiz.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh PG - Jason Mackey
2 years agoPittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander
Luis L. Ortiz is with the team on Monday and is expected to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, according to sources. The club's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his season debut for the Bucs after posting a 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 strikeouts in seven starts for Triple-A Indianapolis over 32 1/3 innings this year. The 24-year-old made his big-league debut in 2022, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits (one homer) while walking 10 and fanning 17 in 16 innings over his four starts. It isn't clear whether Ortiz will just be making a spot start against Colorado. Walks can be a problem for him, but he should be a nice sleeper streamer at home against the Rockies.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: Pittsburgh PG - Jason Mackey
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