Luis

Ortiz

Ortiz is expected to miss most or all of the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last July. The 29-year-old will get a chance to rehab with the Mets, and if things go well, could be back with the club in 2026 as a bullpen option.

All five wound up electing free agency and will test the open market rather than accept outright assignments to remain with the Phillies. The most notable name here is Allard, who made seven appearances (four starts) last year for Philadelphia. The trio of Marte, Ortiz and Tarnok figure to be able to latch on elsewhere as extra relief depth. Castro underwent surgery back in August to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb.

Ortiz might’ve been an option for the Phillies in the their rotation if he could get healthy, but he’s clearly not close to returning given the move to the 60-day IL. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Tyler Phillips. Ortiz allowed two runs in 2/3 innings in his lone appearance with Philadelphia this season.

Ortiz was making his fifth rehab appearance and could have been a candidate to join the Phillies pen later this month. That’s probably not happening now.

Ortiz hurt his ankle during his appearance Saturday against Atlanta. The right-hander will be out for at least the next two-plus weeks while recovering. Nick Nelson was recalled from Lehigh Valley to take Ortiz’s place on the roster in a corresponding transaction.

Ortiz was recalled before the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Mets, then optioned out in between games after he struck out two batters over a scoreless inning in the first game. His demotion freed up a spot on the active roster for Michael Plassmeyer.

The 28-year-old hurler will take the place of the injured Dylan Covey (back) in the Phillies’ bullpen. Ortiz has registered a 3.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and a 14/5 K/BB ratio over 18 innings of work with the Phillies this season. He’ll be utilized in the middle innings.

Ortiz heads back to the minors with left-hander José Alvarado returning from the injured list for Monday’s series opener against the Giants.

He will take Yunior Marte’s place in the Phillies’ bullpen, providing them with a fresh arm after a tough 8-1 loss to the Twins Saturday evening. The 27-year-old posted a 3.94 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 16 innings for the Phillies earlier this season.

Ortiz gets the call to bolster Philadelphia’s relief depth heading into Tuesday’s twin bill against the Nationals. The 27-year-old righty has pitched well in 10 relief appearances this season in the majors. He’ll head back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley at the conclusion of the doubleheader.