The Astros reinstated Ort from the paternity list Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
After spending the three-day maximum away from the team following the birth of his child, Ort will now return to the Astros' bullpen. In order to make room on the roster, Shawn Dubin was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Astros' Kaleb Ort: Goes on paternity list
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The Astros placed Ort on the paternity list Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Ort will miss a minimum of one and a maximum of three games while welcoming a new member to the family. His spot on the active roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Seth Martinez, who was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Astros' Kaleb Ort: Rejoins bullpen
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The Astros recalled Ort from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Ort has turned in three spotless innings during his time with the Astros this season, striking out six along the way. He'll provide the bullpen with a fresh right-handed arm.
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Astros' Kaleb Ort: Sent back to Sugar Land
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The Astros optioned Ort to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Ort registered two appearances with the Astros after being recalled from Triple-A on Saturday, throwing three shutout innings while striking out six batters. Despite his solid showing, he'll be sent back to the minors in order to clear room for Jake Bloss (shoulder), who was reinstated from the IL on Thursday. Ort has been dominant in the minors (0.75 ERA in 12 innings) since joining the Astros organization in late May, so it's possible he returns to Houston in the near future.
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Astros' Kaleb Ort: Recalled to majors
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The Astros recalled Ort from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Since being claimed off waivers from Baltimore in May, Ort has allowed just one earned run in 12 innings with Sugar Land while striking out 17 batters and walking four. His dominant performance has now earned him another shot in the majors, and he figures to work in middle relief while with the Astros. Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Kaleb Ort: Claimed by Houston
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Ort was claimed off waivers by the Astros and optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Ort was acquired by the Orioles in February but struggled to a 12.08 ERA in 14 outings at Triple-A Norfolk, which led to him being removed from the 40-man roster. The 32-year-old made 21 appearances for the Red Sox last season and posted a 6.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 23 innings, and he should serve as organizational depth for the Astros.
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Orioles' Kaleb Ort: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Orioles optioned Ort to minor-league camp Saturday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.
Ort was acquired by the Orioles on Feb. 19 after being DFA'd by the Phillies. Ort has given up three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings in spring training. The right-hander will start the 2024 season in the minors.
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Orioles' Kaleb Ort: Acquired by Baltimore
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The Orioles acquired Ort from the Phillies on Monday in exchange for cash considerations.
Ort had been designated for assignment by Philadelphia earlier in the day but quickly found a new home. He'll compete for a spot in the Orioles' bullpen but does have options remaining.
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Phillies' Kaleb Ort: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
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Ort was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Philadelphia needed to clear a spot on its 40-man roster as its contract with Whit Merrifield became official. Ort was claimed off waivers just last week and now could be on the move again. He held an ugly 6.26 ERA over 23 innings in 2023.
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Phillies' Kaleb Ort: Claimed by Philadelphia
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Ort was claimed off waivers by the Phillies on Tuesday.
The 32-year-old was designated for assignment by the Marlins last week and will now join his fourth team of the offseason. Ort made 21 appearances for the Red Sox last season and had a 6.26 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 24:9 K:BB across 23 innings.
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Marlins' Kaleb Ort: Designated for assignment
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Ort was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
He's being swapped out in favor of another reliever, Declan Cronin, who was claimed off waivers. Ort himself was a waiver claim by the Marlins earlier this offseason and now could be on the move again.
Miami claimed Ort (elbow) off waivers from the Mariners on Friday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
Ort gave up 19 runs -- 16 earned -- over 23 major-league innings this past season, but he has always excelled in the minors and could perhaps find a spot in the Marlins' Opening Day bullpen if his health cooperates. The 31-year-old battled elbow trouble down the stretch in 2023.
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Mariners' Kaleb Ort: Claimed by Mariners
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The Mariners claimed Ort (elbow) off waivers from Boston on Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Ort struggled to a 6.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 23 innings in the majors in 2023, and his season was cut short by an elbow injury in early July. The 31-year-old righty likely won't have a significant role should he crack the Mariners' bullpen.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Placed on outright waivers
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Ort (elbow) was placed on outright waivers Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Ort struggled to a 6.26 ERA over 23 innings for the Red Sox this season and finished the year on the injured list because of nagging elbow inflammation. The 31-year-old right-hander holds a career 6.27 ERA in 47 total major-league appearances and seems likely to pass through waivers unclaimed.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Starts up rehab assignment
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Ort (elbow) began a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Worcester, striking out one batter over a perfect inning of relief.
Ort has resided on the injured list since July 7 with right elbow inflammation, but he looks like he'll have a chance to rejoin the Boston bullpen before the regular season comes to a close. Prior to being shut down with the injury, Ort posted a 6.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP in 23 innings. If reinstated, Ort will likely be relegated to low-leverage work out of the bullpen.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Red Sox transferred Ort (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.
Ort was initially placed on the injured list July 7 due to right elbow inflammation, and he'll now remain out through the beginning of September. His transfer clears a 40-man spot for Mauricio Llovera, who was acquired in a trade with San Francisco on Wednesday.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Placed on injured list
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The Red Sox placed Ort on the 15-day injured list Friday with right elbow inflammation, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Ort's placement on the IL frees up a spot for James Paxton to return from paternity leave. Ort holds a 6.26 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through 23 innings this season and will be eligible to return July 22.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Likely to serve as opener Wednesday
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Red Sox manager Alex Cora said after Tuesday's loss to the Marlins that Ort will likely be the team's opening pitcher for Wednesday's game versus Miami, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.
Ort worked as the opener June 19 for the Red Sox, and he went 2.1 innings against the Yankees while allowing two runs in the first game of a doubleheader. The right-hander will likely get a chance to go through the Miami lineup one time before giving way to the rest of the Boston bullpen, so he doesn't project to have a chance at qualifying for a win.
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Red Sox's Kaleb Ort: Exits in third as opener
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Ort allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out four over 2.1 innings as the opener in Boston's 6-2 win over the Yankees in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader.
Ort allowed a couple of hard-hit balls, including a two-run home run, in the first inning then settled down and managed to give the Red Sox seven outs on 32 pitches. The reliever was called up to open Sunday's matinee after Saturday's game was rained out. He took the roster spot of Tanner Houck (face), who was placed on the 15-day injured list, but it's unclear if Ort will remain in Boston.
