Ort was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old has been up in the majors for the past month but will head to Triple-A with Matt Barnes (shoulder) returning from the 60-day IL. In 10 major-league appearances this season, Ort has a 9.49 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB across 12.1 innings.