Ortiz will start for the Pirates on Monday versus the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Things had seemed to be pointing in Ortiz's direction, but the Pirates declined naming a starter until releasing their lineup. Ortiz's last appearance was in bulk relief and he has posted a 5.08 ERA and 44:33 K:BB over 62 innings this season covering 11 starts and two relief appearances.