The Phillies outrighted Ortiz (elbow) to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Ortiz had Tommy John surgery in July and will miss most, if not all, of the 2025 season. He'll remain in the organization to rehab the injury but is no longer on the 40-man roster.
Ortiz underwent Tommy John surgery Thursday to repair a torn UCL in his right elbow, MLB.com reports.
After spraining his left ankle in his 2024 debut March 30, Ortiz was placed on the injured list a day later. He began a rehab assignment at Single-A Clearwater in late April, only to be shut down again after experiencing right shoulder inflammation following his second rehab outing. Ortiz shook off the shoulder injury and resumed his rehab assignment June 11 before being shut down just over a week later with forearm discomfort. The reliever was recommended for surgery after undergoing further testing and will now miss the rest of the season and the majority of the 2025 campaign.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Shifts to 60-day IL
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The Phillies transferred Ortiz (shoulder/ankle/forearm) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ortiz has been out virtually all season with injuries, first to his ankle and more recently to his shoulder and forearm. This transaction doesn't alter his timetable since he's eligible for activation at any time, but it's not clear when Ortiz might be ready to pitch again.
Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Hurts forearm on rehab assignment
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Ortiz (shoulder/ankle) was removed from his rehab appearance Tuesday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley due to forearm soreness, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Ortiz was placed on the 15-day injured list March 31 with a sprained left ankle, but he's now picked up new injuries on both of his rehab assignments. He began his initial assignment in late April, only to get shut down after two appearances with Single-A Clearwater due to right shoulder inflammation. He restarted the assignment June 11 and made three appearances before the forearm issue flared up. The severity of the forearm issue isn't yet fully known, but expect Ortiz to get shut down again for some time before he's cleared to start pitching in rehab games.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Starting rehab stint
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Ortiz (ankle/shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Reading, the Phillies announced Tuesday.
Ortiz was removed from his minor-league rehab assignment in late April after experiencing inflammation in his right shoulder. He was initially placed on the IL with a sprained left ankle, which is what he was rehabbing before the setback. It's unclear how long of an assignment he'll require, but it's an encouraging sign for the 28-year-old, who's been sidelined since March 30.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Building back up after setback
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Ortiz (ankle/shoulder) restarted his throwing program May 11 after being pulled off his minor-league rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater, MLB.com reports.
Ortiz earned a spot in the Phillies' Opening Day bullpen but made just one relief appearance before being placed on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. He started up a rehab assignment April 23, but he made just two appearances after he experienced inflammation in his right shoulder. The shoulder is likely the greater concern than his ankle at this point, but the fact that he was able to resume throwing just over two weeks after being shut down is an encouraging sign. Ortiz had been gradually increasing his distance while playing catch as of mid-May, but it's unclear if he's since advanced to throwing bullpen sessions or if he's still limited to throwing off flat ground.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Starts rehab stint
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The Phillies assigned Ortiz (ankle) to Single-A Clearwater on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment.
Ortiz suffered an ankle sprain in his season debut March 30 but is now ready for game action. The right-hander could make a few appearances in the minors before being cleared to join the Phillies.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Lands on injured list
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The Phillies placed Ortiz on the 15-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain Sunday.
The right-hander suffered the injury during Saturday's loss to Atlanta and will be sidelined for at least the next couple weeks. Nick Nelson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Ortiz's spot in the bullpen.
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Phillies' Luis Ortiz: Exits with sprained ankle
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Ortiz was removed from Saturday's game against Atlanta with a left ankle sprain, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Ortiz made made a leaping attempt to catch a ball during the fifth inning and appeared to land awkwardly on his left foot. He came back out to pitch in the sixth but was quickly pulled after giving up two consecutive singles. Further imaging will help determine the severity of Ortiz's injury, but for now he should be considered day-to-day.
