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Oliver Ortega

Oliver Ortega (born October 2, 1996) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins.

Oliver Ortega
Sultanes de Monterrey – No. 44
Pitcher
Born: (1996-10-02) October 2, 1996 (age 29)
Nagua, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 8, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
(through 2023 season)
Win–loss record2–4
Earned run average4.03
Strikeouts51
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Teams

Professional career

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Los Angeles Angels

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Ortega signed with the Los Angeles Angels as an international free agent on February 10, 2015.[1][2] He spent the 2015 season with the DSL Angels, going 1–3 with a 4.33 ERA over 43+2⁄3 innings.[3] He spent the 2016 season with the AZL Angels, going 2–3 with a 2.83 ERA over 28+2⁄3 innings.[3] Ortega did not appear in a game in 2017.[3] He spent the 2018 season with the Burlington Bees, going 4–5 with a 3.51 ERA over 82 innings.[3]

Ortega split the 2019 season between the Inland Empire 66ers and the Mobile BayBears, going a combined 4–5 with a 3.34 ERA and 121 strikeouts over 94+1⁄3 innings.[4][1] Ortega was a 2019 California League All-Star.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]

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.[7]

On June 26, 2022, Ortega recorded his first major league save, pitching the final two innings of a 2–1 victory over the Seattle Mariners.[8] He was designated for assignment on December 22, following the signing of Brandon Drury.

Minnesota Twins

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On January 6, 2023, Ortega was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins.[9] On January 10, Ortega was designated for assignment by Minnesota following the acquisition of A. J. Alexy.[10] On January 17, Ortega cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A St. Paul Saints.[11] In 16 games for the St. Paul, Ortega recorded a 2.42 ERA with 28 strikeouts and 2 saves in 22+1⁄3 innings of work. On June 20, the Twins selected his contract to the major league roster.[12] In 10 games for Minnesota, he logged a 4.30 ERA with 14 strikeouts in 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. On August 24, Ortega was placed on the injured list with a left lumbar strain.[13] He was transferred to the 60–day injured list on August 28, ending his season.[14]

Houston Astros

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On October 25, 2023, Ortega was claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.[15] 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.[16] On June 26, Ortega underwent season–ending surgery to remove a bone spur from the same elbow.[17] On November 4, he was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys, but rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[18]

New York Mets

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On December 8, 2024, Ortega signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[19] He made 13 appearances for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets and Single-A St. Lucie Mets in 2025, accumulating an 0-1 record and 3.07 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 14+2⁄3 innings pitched. Ortega elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.[20]

Bravos de León

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On February 3, 2026, Ortega signed with the Bravos de León of the Mexican League.[21] In 13 relief appearances for León, he posted a 2–2 record with a 8.38 ERA, nine strikeouts, and three walks across 9+2⁄3 innings pitched. On May 13, Ortega was released by the Bravos.[22]

Sultanes de Monterrey

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On May 17, 2026, Ortega signed with the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[23]

References

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  1. 1 2 Mobile BayBears (August 4, 2019). "Highly-rated pitching prospect Oliver Ortega joins BayBears". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  2. ↑ Mike Greyshock (February 13, 2015). "Angels Sign Dominican Prospect Oliver Ortega". Halo Hangout. FanSided. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Oliver Ortega player page". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  4. ↑ Sam Dykstra (November 19, 2019). "Toolshed: 40-man protection preview". MiLB.com. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  5. ↑ Pete Marshall (June 17, 2019). "California League All-Star game comes to San Bernardino's San Manuel Stadium". The San Bernardino Sun. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
  6. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  7. ↑ Bollinger, Rhett. "Ortega brings lively fastball to MLB debut". MLB.com. MLB. Retrieved September 16, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Angels' Oliver Ortega: Posts two-inning save". CBSSports.com. Paramount Global. June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Twins Claim RHP Oliver Ortega Off Waivers from Angels". twinsdaily.com. January 6, 2023. Retrieved January 6, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Twins' Oliver Ortega: DFA'd by Twins". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Twins' Oliver Ortega: Outrighted to Triple-A". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Twins' Oliver Ortega: Added to roster". cbssports.com. June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Twins' Oliver Ortega: Lands on injured list". cbssports.com. August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Twins' Oliver Ortega: Moves to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. August 28, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Astros' Oliver Ortega: Claimed by Houston". cbssports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Astros reliever Oliver Ortega undergoes right elbow surgery". houstonchronicle.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Oliver Ortega Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery". mlbtraderumors.com. June 27, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  18. ↑ "José Urquidy Clears Waivers And Becomes Free Agent". mlbtraderumors.com. November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Mets Sign Oliver Ortega To Minors Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. December 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  21. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 3 de febrero de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved February 25, 2026.
  22. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 13 de mayo de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  23. ↑ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 17 y 18 de mayo de 2026". lmb.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved May 21, 2026.
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