Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Sun 6/23/24 10:41 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz logged his second multi-hit effort in a row after going 11 contests without one. The infielder has maintained a strong .278/.383/.449 slash line with six home runs, five steals, 27 RBI, 31 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples over 244 plate appearances this season. While the overall numbers are good, he has just three extra-base hits across 20 games in June.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Sat 6/15/24 10:47 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Saturday in a 3-1 win against Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
All of Milwaukee's runs in the contest came on Ortiz's fifth-inning homer off Reds starter Andrew Abbott. The long ball was Ortiz's first since May 17 -- a span of 24 games. Power isn't a big part of Ortiz's profile, but he's proven plenty capable with the bat in his first full season in the majors, slashing .281/.381/.472 with six home runs, 27 RBI, 26 runs, four stolen bases and a 28:31 BB:K through 211 plate appearances.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Fri 6/14/24 5:28 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz (hamstring) is playing third base and batting seventh Friday against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz missed a pair of contests with a sore right hamstring, but is back in the Brewers' lineup following the team's day off. In 12 games before sustaining the injury, Ortiz went 14-for-43 (.326) with seven runs, five RBI and three stolen bases.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Wed 6/12/24 11:31 AM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz will miss a second straight start with a right hamstring issue. He still needs to undergo testing but is optimistic he won't require an extended absence, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Oliver Dunn will fill in for Ortiz at third base Wednesday.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Tue 6/11/24 6:48 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays due to right hamstring soreness, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The third baseman was penciled in atop the order with lefty Yusei Kikuchi pitching for Toronto but will instead be held out due to the hamstring issue. Andruw Monasterio replaced him at third base and the leadoff spot. Ortiz should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale versus the Blue Jays.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Thu 5/30/24 12:00 AM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, one stolen base and three runs scored in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz has drawn a walk in three straight games. His steal Wednesday was his second of the year, which has come on four attempts. The infielder is enjoying a strong first year with the Brewers, slashing .280/.382/.492 with five home runs, 18 RBI, 21 runs scored, nine doubles and two triples over 158 plate appearances. Ortiz got a chance to lead off in Wednesday's game -- the first time he's done so all season -- after batting no higher than fifth over the last week.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Sun 5/26/24 11:11 AM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup against Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz will get a breather after starting the last eight games at third base, going 9-for-29 with six RBI and one home run in that stretch. Fresh off getting called up from Triple-A Nashville, Oliver Dunn will get the start at third base and bat eighth in place of Ortiz.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Tue 5/21/24 3:48 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz (foot) is batting fifth and playing third base Tuesday against Miami.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz was hit in the foot by a pitch during Monday's loss but won't be forced to miss any time after his X-rays came back clean. Since April 26, Ortiz is batting .328 with five home runs as the Brewers' everyday third baseman.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Mon 5/20/24 10:10 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
X-rays on Ortiz's right foot came back negative following Monday's game against Miami, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz appeared to be in good spirits following Monday's loss, and he stated that his foot was feeling good, per Leckie. The Brewers will re-evaluate Ortiz on Tuesday morning to determine his availability moving forward.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Mon 5/20/24 9:57 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz is getting X-rays on his right foot after being hit by a pitch in the fourth inning Monday against the Marlins, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz was able to finish out the game, but it was still bothering him in the clubhouse after the loss, and skipper Pat Murphy noted that the injury may be more serious than initially thought, per Paige Leckie of MLB.com. Andruw Monastero put together a multi-hit evening and could be in line for more looks at the hot corner if Ortiz requires a trip to the injured list. Oliver Dunn is another option at third base, though it would require Milwaukee to elevate him from Triple-A Nashville.