Outfielder Rafael Ortega cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times on X. The outfielder was designated for assignment by the White Sox earlier this week.
The roster shuffling continues. After this morning’s announcement that the White Sox would be selecting Tommy Pham’s contract and designating Kevin Pillar
The White Sox signed Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract last week, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and the outfielder’s Instagram page.
Chris Getz talked in recent days about the White Sox’s options in right field, mentioning the availability of in-house options to go with any additions throughout the next few months.
According to Anthony DiComo of MLB dot com, the Mets have placed the following six players on outright waivers. All six can choose free agency if they clear waivers.
Rafael Ortega collected the game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday afternoon as the New York Mets edged the visiting Los Angeles Angels, 3-2.
Mets take series opener thanks to lineup stalwarts DJ Stewart and Rafael Ortega. The Mets have been on something of a tear lately. Over the last eight games the Mets have six wins, with two series wins.
The Mets have brought up a few players to fill out their roster after trading away several players. Following a slew of trades, the Mets have filled out their major league roster by calling up four players: Rafael Ortega, John Curtiss, Michael Pérez, and Josh Walker.
The Mets have signed outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor league deal, reports Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Ortega will report to Triple-A Syracuse.
The 32-year-old will head back to the open market in search of a better opportunity with a clearer path to big league playing time.
The Bombers see potential in Cordero, but there is a lot of work to do. Facts speak louder than a thousand words. At the end of spring training, the Yankees released Rafael Ortega, optioned Willie Calhoun to Triple-A, and went with Estevan Florial (.536 OPS, 19 strikeouts in spring training) as their reserve outfielder.
The Rangers are in agreement with Rafael Ortega on a minor league contract, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post (on Twitter). The deal allows him to opt out on April 29 if he’s not added to the roster, reports MLBTR’s Steve Adams (Twitter link).
The Yankees appear to have made a decision on their final outfield spot. On Wednesday, the Yankees signed outfielder Franchy Cordero to a major league contract, per ESPN's Jeff Passan.
The New York Yankees executed several roster moves after Tuesday’s spring training finale against the Washington Nationals. One of them raises questions.
MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams reported the news, noting that Ortega requested the Yankees release him upon learning that he would not make the roster.
With a .857 SLG% and .628 wOBA so far in spring training, Calhoun is definitely opening eyes at camp with his bat.
Ortega had a solid stint with the Chicago Cubs between 2021 and 2022, slashing .265/.344/.408 with a 108 wRC+ in 221 games, serving mostly as a platoon bat against RHP.
The Chicago Cubs have a hole at center field. It's a position at which they haven't had a consistent starter since Albert Almora. A hodge-podge mish-mash of Ian Happ, Rafael Ortega, Christopher Morel and others have filled in since.
Center field has been a major letdown for the Chicago Cubs over the past few years for a number of reasons. Jason Heyward was the only defensive-minded
The 2022 Chicago Cubs were loaded with journeymen, players on the wrong side of, or nearing, 30 who never before got a real chance at regular Major League playing time.
The Chicago Cubs continued making roster moves on Wednesday. With knowledge that Adbert Alzolay is on his way back to the team, the Cubs placed OF Rafael Ortega on the 60-day IL, ending his season.
The Chicago Cubs called up infielder/outfielder Jared Young to the major leagues for the first time Wednesday, one day after outfielder Rafael Ortega was lost for the season with a fractured left ring finger.
Although the Chicago Cubs won Tuesday's game over the New York Mets and subsequently won the series, the team lost a player. After attempting to bunt, Rafael Ortega's finger was smacked by a pitch and ultimately ended up broken, leading to his early exit from the contest. After breaking his finger, it appears Ortega's season might be over.
The Mets will look to Jacob deGrom to play stopper on Tuesday, when New York will host the Cubs in the middle game of a three-game series.
In front of a national audience, Chicago Cubs second baseman Zack McKinstry had the game of his career, but it was not enough to propel his team past the San Francisco Giants.
On the first day of minor league free agency, the Chicago Cubs signed outfielder Narciso Crook to a minor-league contract, per Bobby Nightengale of Enquirer.
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