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Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Swipes bag, scores twice
Joseph 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
Joseph 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
Joseph 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
Joseph 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
The Milwaukee Brewers reinstated Joseph 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: Beginning assignment Thursday
Joseph Ortiz (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A Wisconsin on Thursday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.Neck inflammation has kept Ortiz on the injured list since July 3, though his neck issues can be traced back to late June. The Milwaukee Brewers haven't officially stated how many games they plan on having the third baseman play in the minors, though the fact he's headed to High-A Wisconsin may indicate the team wants to keep him nearby for activation once he's eligible to return from the IL on Friday.
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Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Hits injured list
The Milwaukee Brewers placed Joseph Ortiz on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with neck inflammation, retroactive to Tuesday.Neck problems have caused Ortiz to be in and out of the Brewers' lineup over the past week, and he'll now officially be shut down in order to properly address the issue. Vinny Capra was recalled from Triple-A Nashville in a corresponding move, but Andruw Monasterio has been seeing regular time at third base when Ortiz sits and should continue to do so going forward.
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Brewers' Joey Ortiz: Idle Tuesday
Joseph Ortiz isn't in the Milwaukee 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
Joseph Ortiz (neck) will start at third base and bat leadoff in Monday's game in Colorado.Ortiz has been absent from the Milwaukee 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
Joseph 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.
Joseph Ortiz
#3 2B / Milwaukee Brewers / EXP: 0YRS Height: 5-9 Weight: 190 lb Age: 26 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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