Rangers recalled LHP Joe Ortiz from Triple-A Round Rock. He'll take the place of Ross Wolf in the Rangers' bullpen. Ortiz has a 3.96 ERA and 22/8 K/BB ratio over 36 1/3 innings with the big club this season.

Rangers optioned LHP Joseph Ortiz to Triple-A Round Rock. Ortiz has registered a decent 3.96 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 22/8 K/BB ratio in 36 1/3 innings this season with the Rangers. He will probably return within a few weeks.

Rangers recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz from Triple-A Round Rock. Ortiz has posted a 5.08 ERA in 22 appearances with the Rangers this season. He'll work the middle innings.

Rangers optioned LHP Joseph Ortiz to Triple-A Round Rock. The moves clears a spot for Martin Perez on the active roster. Ortiz has a 5.08 ERA in 22 appearances with the Rangers.

Rangers recalled LHP Joseph Ortiz from Triple-A Round Rock. Ortiz has a 5.13 ERA in 20 appearances this year in the major leagues. He will operate in middle relief.

Rangers optioned LHP Joseph Ortiz to Triple-A Round Rock.

Joe Ortiz has earned a spot in the Rangers' bullpen. Ortiz, 22, posted an excellent 0.82 ERA and 11/1 K/BB ratio in 11 innings of work during Cactus League action. He'll be a third left-hander out of the bullpen along with Robbie Ross and Michael Kirkman.