Manager Joe Espada announced a couple of days ago that the righty would be going to see a doctor. It seems the doctor determined surgery was necessary.
Now-former Minnesota Twins pitcher Oliver Ortega has been claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros. Chandler Rome of 'The Athletic' had the information on social media: The Astros claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers from the Twins.
The Houston Astros have made their first move of the offseason. After speculation about what the front office would do with their bullpen following a disappointing year that saw them regress, general manager Dana Brown waisted no time in being active.
The Astros have claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers from the Twins, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Ortega is on the 60-day injured list.
The Twins announced today that they have selected the contract of right-hander Oliver Ortega. Fellow righty Louie Varland was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move while outfielder Kyle Garlick was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster.
Oliver Ortega signed with the Los Angeles Angels in 2015 out of the Dominican Republic, beginning his long road through their Minor League system. After nearly six years he made his Major League debut with the club last year, but in 2022 he saw his most significant chunk of playing time.
Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick and reliever Oliver Ortega each went unclaimed on waivers, according to an announcement from the club’s communications director Dustin Morse (Twitter link).
The Minnesota Twins claimed former Angel RHP Oliver Ortega off of waivers last week. The Angels designated Ortega for assignment after signing Brandon Drury to a two-year, $17 million deal.
The Twins announced that they have claimed right-hander Oliver Ortega off waivers from the Angels. Ortega had been designated for assignment last month.
On Thursday, the Angels officially announced the signing of utility man Brandon Drury on a two-year, $17 million deal. If you want to know why he signed at such an inexpensive price, you can read about it here.
The Los Angeles Angels officially announced the signing of infielder Brandon Drury to a two-year, $17 million contract, giving him an average annual value of $8.5 million.
The Angels Top Prospect made a quick appearance this season, pitching only 9.1 innings in relief before being assigned elsewhere. Oliver Ortega first joined the Halos in 2015 when he was signed to a minor league contract, but throughout the years, he made his way to the Angels 2021 Top Prospect list in the number 14th spot.
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