Ortiz signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The deal doesn't include an invitation to big-league spring training, so Ortiz is likely being viewed as a candidate for the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock or Double-A Frisco. The 2014 first-round pick most recently played in 2019, spending most of that season at Triple-A Norfolk in the Orioles organization and posting a 6.38 ERA over 66.1 innings.

Ortiz cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz made only one start in the majors in 2019, allowing four earned runs over 3.1 innings. He wasn't much more effective with Triple-A Norfolk, amassing a 6.38 ERA with a 47:31 K:BB over 66.1 innings pitched, and he now finds himself off the 40-man roster heading into 2020.

Ortiz (0-1) took the loss after surrendering four runs on four hits and five walks while striking out three over 3.1 innings Friday against the Red Sox. He was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk following the game, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz gave up two runs in the second inning and two more in the fourth prior to exiting with a 4-1 deficit. He struggled to consistently find the strike zone in this one, firing just 44 of 80 pitches for strikes. He'll aim to find better success in the minor leagues in his next outing.

Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk to start Friday against the Red Sox, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz will start Friday in place of Andrew Cashner, who was scratched due to a finger issue. The 23-year-old has struggled with a 7.01 ERA, 1.65 WHIP and 41:23 K:BB over 52.2 innings with Norfolk this season, but he nonetheless makes his way to the majors. Friday was already his scheduled day to pitch.

Ortiz was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz was called up from Triple-A earlier in the day, and although he wasn't called on to pitch in the series finale, he'll go right back down Norfolk, where he's accrued a 5.87 ERA with an unimpressive 8:11 K:BB over 15.1 frames.

Ortiz was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz worked as a starter in Triple-A Norfolk, posting a 5.87 ERA and 2.02 WHIP across 15.1 innings of work. He struggled especially with his command, surrendering 11 free passes. It appears he's destined to begin his time in Baltimore as a reliever, though he could also work as a spot starter if the need arises.

Ortiz was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz appeared to have a shot to crack the starting rotation for the 2019 campaign, but he's been sent to Triple-a relatively early in camp. He appeared in two games for Baltimore a season ago and allowed four runs on seven hits and three walks over 2.1 innings. Ortiz figures to be one of the first pitchers called upon if the Orioles' rotation struggles through any injuries.

Ortiz reported to camp Tuesday at 247 pounds, a drop of 22 pounds from his weight last spring, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz may have been motivated to get in his conditioning in order after he battled hamstring injuries on multiple occasions in 2018, including one in mid-September that ended his season prematurely. The 23-year-old enters spring training at full health and should be one of the top candidates to claim a back-end rotation spot in a wide-open competition. The right-hander has an encouraging long-term outlook thanks to a three-pitch repertoire highlighted by a mid-90s fastball, but he struggled to regularly generate swings and misses with the offering between stops at Double-A, Triple-A and the majors last season.

Ortiz (hamstring) will not pitch again this season, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz suffered a hamstring injury in the second inning of his first career start Friday and will be shut down for the year. He hasn't reportedly suffered any particularly serious injury, so he should be ready to go by the start of spring training.

Ortiz (hamstring) will undergo an MRI on Monday or Tuesday and is unlikely to be available soon, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz lasted just five outs into his first career start Friday before exiting with a left hamstring injury. The severity of the issue is not yet clear, but the Orioles apparently don't expect him to make his second career start any time soon.