Ortega (elbow) struck out one batter and surrendered two earned runs on one hit and two walks over one inning in his season debut for Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday after being reinstated from the 7-day injured list.

EDGE Analysis

After requiring surgery last summer to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, Ortega signed a minor-league deal with the Mets over the winter but had remained on the shelf all season while completing his recovery from the procedure. He finally made his debut for the Triple-A club Sunday, which came after he completed an eight-appearance rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie. Ortega will look to finish the season on a high note with the hope of securing a minor-league deal with the Mets or another organization during the upcoming offseason.

Ortega (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Mets that includes an invitation to spring training Sunday, Jon Morosi of MLB Networkreports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega is recovering from elbow surgery that sidelined him for the entire 2024 season. He has previously pitched in low-leverage roles out of the Angels' and Twins' bullpen.

The Astros outrighted Ortega (elbow) on Monday and he elected free agency, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega signed a one-year contract with Houston in March, but he never pitched a single inning during the 2024 regular season. He underwent surgery in March to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, and he had a follow-up procedure in late June to remove a bone spur from the same elbow. If Ortega does catch on with another team, it's unclear whether he'll be available to pitch for the start of spring training.

Ortega underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday to remove a bone spur from his right elbow, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega underwent an operation during the offseason to remove loose bodies in the same elbow, and his most recent surgery will ensure that he misses the entire 2024 campaign. An exact recovery timeline has not been provided, but the 27-year-old right-hander will aim to return at some point next season.

Ortega (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros placed Ortega on the 15-day injured list at the end of March. The righty found himself facing a recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The 27-year-old is being shifted to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Wander Suero.

The Astros placed Ortega (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega is facing a recovery timeline of 3-to-4 months after he underwent surgery last week to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The 27-year-old reliever could be a candidate to shift to the 60-day IL later in the season when the Astros need to make room on the 40-man roster for another player.

Ortega underwent surgery Thursday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega traveled back to Houston on Tuesday in order to get his elbow checked out, and his procedure will keep him sidelined for three-to-four months. He will almost certainly begin the season on the 60-day IL, opening a roster spot in Houston's bullpen.

Ortega is returning to Houston on Tuesday to be evaluated for an elbow injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega was claimed off waivers by Houston in late October after finishing last season on the injured list with a back strain, and he's now dealing with an elbow injury. The 27-year-old is likely to begin the season on the injured list if he requires any sort of shutdown period.

Ortega (back) is scheduled to make a relief appearance Monday in the Astros' Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega will be making his spring debut in the Astros' fourth Grapefruit League game, an indication that he's fully healthy after he spent the final five weeks of the 2023 season on the Twins' injured list with a left lumbar strain. Claimed off waivers by Houston in the offseason, Ortega will look to impress in spring training as he aims to secure a spot in the Astros' Opening Day bullpen.

Houston claimed Ortega (back) off waivers from the Twins on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ortega will remain on the 60-day injured list for now as he recovers from the left lumbar strain that he suffered in late August. The 27-year-old reliever owns a career 4.03 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 51:27 K:BB in 58 total innings of work at the major-league level.