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Joseph Ortiz

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Preseason
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SEA
Tue, Mar 18
L 9-3
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CHW
Wed, Mar 19
W 5-4
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ARI
Fri, Mar 21
L 16-9
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ATH
Sat, Mar 22
L 4-3
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COL
Sun, Mar 23
W 6-0
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SEA
Sun, Mar 23
L 10-6
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COL
Mon, Mar 24
3:10 pm
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Regular season
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NYY
Thu, Mar 27
3:05 pm
ESPN
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NYY
Sat, Mar 29
1:05 pm
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NYY
Sun, Mar 30
1:35 pm
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Joseph Ortiz was shipped to the Brewers from the Orioles in the Corbin Burnes trade in February, and the infielder delivered a solid rookie campaign with 11 home runs, 11 steals, 60 RBI, 58 runs and a .239/.329/.398 slash line in 142 games (511 plate appearances). He primarily played third base, where he produced plus-eight Defensive Runs Saved and plus-11 Outs Above Average, but he's expected to shift to shortstop in 2025 following the departure of Willy Adames. Ortiz wasn't typically a huge threat for homers or stolen bases in the minors, but he could push past the 15-15 mark in an everyday role. His strong defense and 11.3 percent walk rate should provide some stability to keep him in the lineup through slumps, but he'll more than likely be hitting in the bottom half of Milwaukee's order.

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2025 — — — — — — — .000
2024 319.52.3 58 11 60 56 11 .239
2023 11.50.8 4 — 4 — — .212
3y Avg. 1682.2 31 6 32 28 6 .237
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Will open season at shortstop

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    Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Ortiz will open the season as the team's primary shortstop, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The Brewers were considering sliding Brice Turang over to shortstop and putting Ortiz at second base, but Turang's sore shoulder ended that conversation. Ortiz will enter the season with only third-base eligibility if your platform uses a 20-game threshold, but he will pick up shortstop eligibility soon.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Appears locked in at shortstop

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    Ortiz is expected begin the 2025 season as the club's starting shortstop, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The Brewers appeared ready to give Brice Turang the nod at shortstop to begin the year, but a shoulder injury has derailed that plan. Instead, Ortiz is the likely candidate to at least start the campaign at shortstop, with Turang remaining at the keystone until he works through the shoulder issue.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: On fire in March

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    Ortiz went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and three RBI in Monday's Cactus League game against the Mariners. Ortiz went just 1-for-10 in the four spring games he appeared in last month, but he has gotten hot since the calendar flipped to March, going 7-for-13 (.538) with four extra-base hits and three steals. The Brewers have not yet decided whether Ortiz or Brice Turang will be the primary shortstop, but expect Ortiz to see regular action one way or another.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Getting first crack at shortstop

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    Ortiz will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Saturday's Cactus League opener against the Reds, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. Manager Pat Murphy said to not look into the positional alignment too much, but it's still notable that the 26-year-old is getting the first exhibition start at shortstop following the offseason departure of Willy Adames. Ortiz provided strong defense at third base last season and had a .239/.329/.398 slash line with 11 homers and 11 steals in 142 regular-season games. Brice Turang is also being considered for a shift shift to shortstop, but it may make more sense to keep him at second base since that's where he won the Platinum Glove Award last year.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Drives in three Saturday

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    Ortiz went 1-for-3 with a walk, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Mets. Ortiz plated the Brewers' first two runs with a single in the fourth inning before drawing a bases-loaded walk in the eighth. The infielder has had a decent September, batting .256 (21-for-82) with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and four steals over 25 contests. He's been the Brewers' main third baseman in 2024, posting a .240/.331/.400 slash line with 11 steals, 11 home runs, 60 RBI and 58 runs scored across 141 games.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Swipes bag, scores twice

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    Ortiz went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to Cincinnati. Ortiz did a little bit of everything Sunday, scoring two of Milwaukee's three runs and belting his 20th double of the season. Ortiz is looking to rebound from a rough August in which he slashed .195/.290/.345 with two home runs, 13 RBI and nine runs scored in 28 games. Overall, the 26-year-old owns a .732 OPS with nine home runs, 45 RBI, 47 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 418 plate appearances.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Idle for second game

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    Ortiz is absent from the starting lineup for the second game of a doubleheader against the Reds on Friday. Ortiz started at third base and went 0-for-3 at the plate during the matinee. He'll retreat to the bench for the nightcap as Andruw Monasterio handles the hot corner.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Swats homer

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    Ortiz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Reds. Ortiz got the scoring started Sunday, tagging Nick Lodolo for a two-run homer in the second inning. The long ball was Ortiz's eighth of the season, and the third baseman appears to finally be breaking out of his slump, going 9-for-24 with four extra-base hits during his last six games.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Productive in win

    Rotowire
    Ortiz went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one walk, two RBI and one run scored in Wednesday's 8-5 win over Atlanta. This was Ortiz's second multi-hit effort in a row after he went a mere 7-for-50 (.140) over his first 14 games of the second half. The infielder also logged multiple RBI in a game for the first time since June 15. Despite his struggles at the plate, Ortiz has maintained steady playing time at third base. He's now at a .253/.353/.404 slash line with seven home runs, six stolen bases, 35 RBI, 39 runs scored, 16 doubles and three triples over 93 contests this year.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Returns from IL

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    The Brewers reinstated Ortiz (neck) from the 10-day injured list Friday. Neck inflammation has plagued Ortiz since late June, though he didn't land on the injured list until July 3. He went 0-for-2 with a walk during his lone rehab game with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday and will now reclaim his role as Milwaukee's everyday third baseman. Vinny Capra was optioned to Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Idle Tuesday

    Rotowire
    Ortiz isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game versus Colorado. Ortiz was held hitless in five at-bats during his return to the lineup Monday after missing the Brewers' last three games due to a neck injury. He'll get a day to regroup Tuesday while Andruw Monasterio starts at the hot corner and bats ninth.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Returning to Milwaukee lineup

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    Ortiz (neck) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Monday's game in Colorado. Ortiz has been absent from the Brewers' lineup for the previous three contests due to neck discomfort, but he's been cleared to return for the start of a road trip. The 25-year-old returns to a .275/.380/.455 batting line.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Not starting Sunday

    Rotowire
    Ortiz (neck) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin reports. The 25-year-old is out of the lineup for the third straight game due to neck soreness, but his absence is viewed as precautionary. Ortiz's appearance as a pinch runner during Saturday's contest reinforces that sentiment. Andruw Monasterio will receive another start at the hot corner in Sunday's series finale.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Scratched with neck soreness

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    Ortiz was scratched from the Brewers' lineup ahead of Saturday's game versus the Cubs due to neck soreness. Ortiz was originally in line to make his return to Milwaukee's lineup after neck problems kept him from playing Friday, but he'll instead require another day to rest up. As a result, Andruw Monasterio will pick up another start at third base and bat ninth.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: In Saturday's lineup

    Rotowire
    Ortiz (neck) will start at third base and bat leadoff Saturday against the Cubs. Ortiz made an early exit from Wednesday's game versus the Rangers and sat out Friday's series opener due to neck problems, but he's evidently feeling well enough to play Saturday. The 25-year-old has found a good amount of success at the plate recently, going 5-for-14 with a solo home run over his last five games.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Not in lineup Friday

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    Ortiz (neck) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cubs. Ortiz has been dealing with a neck injury since last week's series against the Angels, and he was removed in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Rangers after going 0-for-2. Despite having a day off Thursday, Ortiz will be in the dugout for at least the series opener against Chicago. Andruw Monasterio will start at third base Friday and bat ninth against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Leaves with apparent injury

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    Ortiz was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Rangers in the bottom of the sixth inning with an apparent injury, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. He went hitless in two at-bats before leaving the game. Ortiz ran into the tarp while chasing after a pop-up in the top of the sixth, and though he initially stayed in the game, he was lifted in favor of a pinch hitter in the bottom of the frame. It's not clear yet what injury Ortiz might be dealing with, but the Brewers should offer more clarity soon.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Notches fifth steal

    Rotowire
    Ortiz went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Padres. Ortiz logged his second multi-hit effort in a row after going 11 contests without one. The infielder has maintained a strong .278/.383/.449 slash line with six home runs, five steals, 27 RBI, 31 runs scored, 13 doubles and two triples over 244 plate appearances this season. While the overall numbers are good, he has just three extra-base hits across 20 games in June.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Batting seventh in return

    Rotowire
    Ortiz (hamstring) is playing third base and batting seventh Friday against the Reds. Ortiz missed a pair of contests with a sore right hamstring, but he's back in the Brewers' lineup following the team's day off. In 12 games before sustaining the injury, Ortiz went 14-for-43 (.326) with seven runs, five RBI and three stolen bases.
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  • Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Remains out Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Ortiz (hamstring) remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Blue Jays. Ortiz will miss a second straight start with a right hamstring issue. He still needs to undergo testing but is optimistic he won't require an extended absence, per Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Oliver Dunn will fill in for Ortiz at third base Wednesday.
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