Ortiz is slated to start Sunday against the Cubs at PNC Park.

EDGE Analysis

After holding the Yankees to two runs (one earned) while striking out five in five innings Tuesday following his promotion from Triple-A Indianapolis, Ortiz will be rewarded with a second straight turn through the rotation. The rookie now owns an 0.84 ERA and 0.84 WHIP through his first two big-league outings and will look to parlay a strong finish to the 2022 season into a spot in the Pirates' Opening Day rotation in 2023.

Ortiz did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over five innings against the Yankees. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz held the Yankees scoreless through four innings, but an error and a couple of hits in the bottom of the fifth cost Ortiz both an earned run and an unearned run. Even so, he was in line for the victory before the bullpen blew the game. The flamethrowing rookie has looked good for the Pirates so far, allowing just one earned run in 10.2 innings of work with 10 punchouts. He will likely face the Cubs this weekend if he sticks around in the rotation.

The Pirates recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh returned Ortiz to Triple-A on Wednesday after he served as the 29th man for a doubleheader with the Reds the day prior, but he'll be able to rejoin the big club less than a week after being optioned due to JT Brubaker (arm) landing on the injured list Sunday in a corresponding move. Ortiz will presumably be the top candidate to step into the rotation Tuesday against the Yankees in place of Brubaker after an impressive showing in his MLB debut last week. The hard-throwing right-hander topped 100 miles per hour on six occasions in his start versus the Reds, tossing 5.2 scoreless frames while striking out six.

Ortiz was returned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday, Chris Halicke of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz served as the 29th man during Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds and allowed a hit and three walks while striking out five in 5.2 scoreless innings during his start in the nightcap. In spite of his encouraging performance, he'll head back to the minors for now. If the Pirates need an extra starter at some point over the final few weeks of the regular season, Ortiz will likely be one of the top names in consideration to fill in.

Ortiz didn't factor into the decision in a 1-0 win over the Reds during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader, allowing only one hit and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old was extremely impressive in his big-league debut, tossing 56 of 83 pitches for strikes and exiting one out short of a quality start. Ortiz has the stuff to back up that performance -- he reached 100 mph with his fastball six times in the game while mixing in a slider and changeup, and his final fastball of the night popped 99.9 mph. After posting a 138:38 K:BB through 124.1 innings in the high minors this season, the breakout prospect appears on track to claim a spot in the Pirates' 2023 rotation, if not for the final weeks of 2022.

Ortiz's contract was selected from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz will start the second game of Tuesday's twin bill against the Reds, and he was officially added to the roster prior to the opening game. He will serve as the 29th man, so chances are he will head back to the minors after the nightcap.

Ortiz will start Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Reds, Will Aldrich of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Ortiz will make his MLB debut Tuesday, and the club has confirmed he'll do so in the nightcap. The move is not yet official, as the Pirates will need to clear a roster spot before promoting the young right-hander.

Ortiz will be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz has served as a starter in the minors this year, and he was promoted to Indianapolis at the beginning of September. Over 26 appearances (25 starts) between the Double-A and Triple-A clubs, he's posted a 4.34 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 124.1 innings. The right-hander will likely start one of the two games during the Pirates' doubleheader against the Reds on Tuesday.

Ortiz was promoted to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortiz has served as a decent piece for Double-A Altoona's rotation this season. In 114.1 innings, the hard throwing righty has put up an ERA of 4.41, a 1.17 WHIP and nearly 10 K/9. If Ortiz can put up similar numbers in Triple-A, it is possible he could find himself on the major league roster at some point next season.