Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Fri 4/28/23 2:29 AM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz went 1-for-3 with three RBI in Thursday's 7-4 win over the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz plated the Orioles' first three runs in the contests. He had a two-run single in the fifth inning and a sacrifice fly in the seventh. It's a solid debut for the 24-year-old infielder. If he can play well, he could have a path to playing time at second base over Adam Frazier, who moved to right field to accommodate Ortiz's debut. Ortiz could also be an option at shortstop or third base, but Jorge Mateo and Ramon Urias have played well at those positions to begin the campaign.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Thu 4/27/23 3:37 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz is starting at second base and batting ninth for the Orioles on Thursday versus the Tigers in his major-league debut.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz was recalled earlier Thursday and will be thrown right into the mix. The 24-year-old could see a little action at multiple infield spots for the Orioles but wouldn't seem to be in line for everyday playing time.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Thu 4/27/23 10:31 AM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk by the Orioles on Thursday, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz finished strong at Norfolk last season, and it has carried over into 2023 with a .359/.389/.500 slash line. The 24-year-old is a strong defender and has experience at all infield positions other than first base. While a good prospect, Ortiz might not play enough to provide much fantasy value in his first taste of the big leagues.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Sat 4/1/23 1:08 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz (concussion) is playing in Florida and is expected to join Triple-A Norfolk for the affiliate's home opener Tuesday, Steve Melewski of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz sustained a concussion during a Grapefruit League game, which wiped out much of his chance to audition for a major-league roster spot. The 24-year-old should be expected to see significant playing time at Norfolk this season, and a strong showing could get him to the majors before the end of the campaign.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Tue 3/14/23 4:34 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Ortiz (concussion) was optioned into minor-league camp Tuesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz reached Triple-A for the first time last season and slashed an impressive .320/.383/.534 over 115 plate appearances. He will almost certainly return to Triple-A Norfolk to begin the year, and he could be in line for a major-league debut if he continues to post similar numbers to last season.
Joey Ortiz SS/3B MIL Sat 3/11/23 1:48 PM
Joey Ortiz
SS/3B MIL
Oritz has been in the concussion protocol over the last few days after he was hit in the head by a batted ball, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ortiz won't be able to return until he is not experiencing concussion symptoms. The shortstop prospect was added to the Orioles' 40-man roster in November after closing the season with a .320/.383/.534 slash line across 26 games with Triple-A Norfolk. He's likely to see much of his playing time at that level in 2023, though he could earn a midseason call-up to the majors if he plays well.