2 articles
SEA •
21 days ago
The move comes just 10 days after the Dodgers added Ortiz to the 40-man roster to prevent him from becoming a minor league free agent. Ortiz, who turns 26 in January, had a 2.73 ERA and a 72/33 K/BB in 59 1/3 innings split pretty evenly between high-A, Double-A and Triple-A last season. His mid-90s sinker and mid-80s slider might make him a decent MLB reliever, but he’ll probably open next season in Triple-A.
LAD •
about 1 month ago
Ortiz has been added to Los Angeles’ 40-man roster to protect him from next month’s Rule 5 Draft. The 25-year-old lefty wrapped up this past season with a strong 2.73 ERA and 72/33 K/BB ratio across 59 1/3 innings over 48 appearances over three minor-league levels to finish the year on the doorstep of the big leagues.