# Oliver Ortega > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Oliver_Ortega > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Oliver_Ortega.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Ortega > Source revision: 1356861357 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|Dominican baseball player (born 1996)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=September 2021}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Oliver Ortega |image = |team = Sultanes de Monterrey |number = 44 |position = [Pitcher](/source/Pitcher) |birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|10|2}} |birth_place = [Nagua](/source/Nagua), [Dominican Republic](/source/Dominican_Republic) |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = September 8 |debutyear = 2021 |debutteam = Los Angeles Angels |statleague = MLB |statyear = 2023 season |stat1label = [Win–loss record](/source/Win%E2%80%93loss_record_(pitching)) |stat1value = 2–4 |stat2label = [Earned run average](/source/Earned_run_average) |stat2value = 4.03 |stat3label = [Strikeout](/source/Strikeout)s |stat3value = 51 |teams = * [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2022}}) * [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins) ({{mlby|2023}}) }} '''Oliver Ortega''' (born October 2, 1996) is a Dominican professional [baseball](/source/baseball) [pitcher](/source/pitcher) for the [Sultanes de Monterrey](/source/Sultanes_de_Monterrey) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League). He has previously played in [Major League Baseball](/source/Major_League_Baseball) (MLB) for the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) and [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins). ==Professional career== ===Los Angeles Angels=== Ortega signed with the [Los Angeles Angels](/source/Los_Angeles_Angels) as an international free agent on February 10, 2015.{{cite web|url=https://halohangout.com/2015/02/13/angels-sign-dominican-prospect-oliver-ortega/|title=Angels Sign Dominican Prospect Oliver Ortega|date=February 13, 2015|author=Mike Greyshock|website=Halo Hangout|publisher=[FanSided](/source/FanSided)|access-date=November 19, 2019}} He spent the 2015 season with the [DSL Angels](/source/DSL_Angels), going 1–3 with a 4.33 ERA over {{frac|43|2|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=ortega000oli|title=Oliver Ortega player page|website=[Baseball-Reference.com](/source/Baseball-Reference.com)|access-date=November 19, 2019}} He spent the 2016 season with the [AZL Angels](/source/AZL_Angels), going 2–3 with a 2.83 ERA over {{frac|28|2|3}} innings. Ortega did not appear in a game in 2017. He spent the 2018 season with the [Burlington Bees](/source/Burlington_Bees), going 4–5 with a 3.51 ERA over 82 innings. Ortega split the 2019 season between the [Inland Empire 66ers](/source/Inland_Empire_66ers) and the [Mobile BayBears](/source/Mobile_BayBears), going a combined 4–5 with a 3.34 ERA and 121 strikeouts over {{frac|94|1|3}} innings.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/toolshed-40-man-protection-preview/c-311901856|title=Toolshed: 40-man protection preview|author=Sam Dykstra|website=MiLB.com|date=November 19, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/highly-rated-pitching-prospect-oliver-ortega-joins-baybears/c-309695874|title=Highly-rated pitching prospect Oliver Ortega joins BayBears|author=[Mobile BayBears](/source/Mobile_BayBears)|website=MiLB.com|date=August 4, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2019}} Ortega was a 2019 [California League](/source/California_League) All-Star.{{cite web|url=https://www.sbsun.com/2019/06/17/california-league-all-star-game-comes-to-san-bernardinos-san-manuel-stadium/|title=California League All-Star game comes to San Bernardino's San Manuel Stadium|author=Pete Marshall|website=[The San Bernardino Sun](/source/The_San_Bernardino_Sun)|date=June 17, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2019}} He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic).{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=mlb.com|language=en}} Ortega received his first promotion to the major leagues when the Angels selected his contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on September 1, 2021. He made his major league debut on September 8, tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief against the [San Diego Padres](/source/San_Diego_Padres).{{cite web |last1=Bollinger |first1=Rhett |title=Ortega brings lively fastball to MLB debut |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/oliver-ortega-makes-mlb-debut-k-s-first-batter |website=MLB.com |publisher=MLB |access-date=September 16, 2021}} On June 26, 2022, Ortega recorded his first major league [save](/source/Save_(baseball)), pitching the final two innings of a 2–1 victory over the [Seattle Mariners](/source/Seattle_Mariners).{{cite news |title=Angels' Oliver Ortega: Posts two-inning save |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-oliver-ortega-posts-two-inning-save/ |access-date=27 June 2022 |work=[CBSSports.com](/source/CBSSports.com) |publisher=[Paramount Global](/source/Paramount_Global) |date=26 June 2022}} He was [designated for assignment](/source/designated_for_assignment) on December 22, following the signing of [Brandon Drury](/source/Brandon_Drury). ===Minnesota Twins=== On January 6, 2023, Ortega was claimed off waivers by the [Minnesota Twins](/source/Minnesota_Twins).{{Cite web|title=Twins Claim RHP Oliver Ortega Off Waivers from Angels|url=https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-claim-oliver-ortega-waivers-angels-dfa-blayne-enlow/|access-date=2023-01-06|website=twinsdaily.com|date=January 6, 2023 |language=en}} On January 10, Ortega was designated for assignment by Minnesota following the acquisition of [A. J. Alexy](/source/A._J._Alexy).{{Cite web|title=Twins' Oliver Ortega: DFA'd by Twins|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-oliver-ortega-dfad-by-twins/amp/|access-date=2023-01-10|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On January 17, Ortega cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A [St. Paul Saints](/source/St._Paul_Saints).{{Cite web|title=Twins' Oliver Ortega: Outrighted to Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-oliver-ortega-outrighted-to-triple-a/amp/|access-date=2023-01-17|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} In 16 games for the St. Paul, Ortega recorded a 2.42 ERA with 28 strikeouts and 2 saves in {{fraction|22|1|3}} innings of work. On June 20, the Twins selected his contract to the major league roster.{{Cite web|title=Twins' Oliver Ortega: Added to roster|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-oliver-ortega-added-to-roster/|access-date=June 20, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=June 20, 2023 |language=en}} In 10 games for Minnesota, he logged a 4.30 ERA with 14 strikeouts in {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings pitched. On August 24, Ortega was placed on the injured list with a left [lumbar](/source/lumbar) strain.{{Cite web|title=Twins' Oliver Ortega: Lands on injured list|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-oliver-ortega-lands-on-injured-list/|access-date=September 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=August 24, 2023 |language=en}} He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 28, ending his season.{{Cite web|title=Twins' Oliver Ortega: Moves to 60-day IL|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/twins-oliver-ortega-moves-to-60-day-il/|access-date=September 12, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=August 28, 2023 |language=en}} ===Houston Astros=== On October 25, 2023, Ortega was claimed off waivers by the [Houston Astros](/source/2024_Houston_Astros_season).{{Cite web|title=Astros' Oliver Ortega: Claimed by Houston|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/astros-oliver-ortega-claimed-by-houston/amp/|access-date=October 25, 2023|website=cbssports.com|language=en}} On March 21, 2024, it was announced that Ortega would miss three to four months after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.{{Cite web|title=Astros reliever Oliver Ortega undergoes right elbow surgery|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/astros/article/astros-oliver-ortega-right-elbow-surgery-19361727.php|access-date=March 21, 2024|website=houstonchronicle.com|language=en}} On June 26, Ortega underwent season–ending surgery to remove a [bone spur](/source/exostosis) from the same elbow.{{Cite web|title=Oliver Ortega Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/06/oliver-ortega-undergoes-season-ending-surgery.html|access-date=June 28, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 27, 2024 |language=en}} On November 4, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A [Sugar Land Space Cowboys](/source/Sugar_Land_Space_Cowboys), but rejected the assignment and elected free agency.{{Cite web|title=José Urquidy Clears Waivers And Becomes Free Agent|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/11/jose-urquidy-clears-waivers-and-becomes-free-agent.html|access-date=November 4, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 4, 2024 |language=en}} ===New York Mets=== On December 8, 2024, Ortega signed a minor league contract with the [New York Mets](/source/New_York_Mets).{{Cite web|title=Mets Sign Oliver Ortega To Minors Contract|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/12/mets-sign-oliver-ortega-to-minors-contract.html|access-date=December 8, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=December 8, 2024 |language=en}} He made 13 appearances for the Triple-A [Syracuse Mets](/source/Syracuse_Mets) and Single-A [St. Lucie Mets](/source/St._Lucie_Mets) in 2025, accumulating an 0-1 record and 3.07 ERA with 16 strikeouts across {{fraction|14|2|3}} innings pitched. Ortega elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2025|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2025/|access-date=November 28, 2025|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}} ===Bravos de León=== On February 3, 2026, Ortega signed with the [Bravos de León](/source/Bravos_de_Le%C3%B3n) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de febrero de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-3-de-febrero-de-2026|access-date=February 25, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} In 13 relief appearances for León, he posted a 2–2 record with a 8.38 ERA, nine strikeouts, and three walks across {{fraction|9|2|3}} innings pitched. On May 13, Ortega was released by the Bravos.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 13 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-13-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 14, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} ===Sultanes de Monterrey=== On May 17, 2026, Ortega signed with the [Sultanes de Monterrey](/source/Sultanes_de_Monterrey) of the [Mexican League](/source/Mexican_Baseball_League).{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 17 y 18 de mayo de 2026|url=https://lmb.com.mx/noticias/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-17-y-18-de-mayo-de-2026|access-date=May 21, 2026|website=lmb.com.mx|language=es}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== {{baseballstats|mlb=661383|espn=3173726|br=o/ortegol01|fangraphs=21025|brm=ortega000oli|retro=O/Porteo001}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ortega, Oliver}} Category:1996 births Category:Living people Category:Arizona League Angels players Category:Bravos de León players Category:Burlington Bees players Category:Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in Mexico Category:Dominican Republic expatriate baseball players in the United States Category:Dominican Summer League Angels players Category:Inland Empire 66ers players Category:Los Angeles Angels players Category:Major League Baseball pitchers Category:Major League Baseball players from the Dominican Republic Category:21st-century Dominican Republic sportsmen Category:Minnesota Twins players Category:Mobile BayBears players Category:People from Nagua Category:Sportspeople from María Trinidad Sánchez Province Category:Rocket City Trash Pandas players Category:Salt Lake Bees players Category:St. Lucie Mets players Category:Sultanes de Monterrey players Category:Tigres del Licey players --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Oliver Ortega](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Ortega) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oliver_Ortega?action=history)). 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