The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Luis L. Ortiz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday and recalled right-hander Yohan Ramirez from Indianapolis in a corresponding move. Ortiz will head to the farm to work on his craft over the All-Star break after surrendering 10 runs on 15 hits (five homers allowed) while walking four and striking out three in eight innings over his last two starts for Pittsburgh. The 24-year-old Dominican starter has struggled in his second major-league season, going 2-3 with a 4.86 ERA (6.20 FIP), 1.73 WHIP, 26 walks and only 34 strikeouts in 53 2/3 innings over 11 appearances (10 starts). Fantasy managers in deep-mixed leagues should look to replace him.

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Luis L. Ortiz allowed two runs on five hits over 7 2/3 innings in a 6-4 win over the Texas Rangers on Monday. Ortiz struck out four, walked two, and allowed five hits in the win. The rookie hurler didn't post eye-popping stats but he did well in limiting a dangerous Texas lineup in the win. Ortiz now has a 1-2 record, 4.02 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, and eight strikeouts over 15 2/3 innings in 2023.

The Pittsburgh Pirates officially called up pitching prospect Luis L. Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday and optioned pitcher Cody Bolton to the minors in a corresponding move, according to sources. Ortiz is the team's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, and he'll be making his major-league debut on Tuesday in a great matchup against the visiting Colorado Rockies. The 24-year-old right-hander could stick in Pittsburgh's starting rotation if he fares well, and he had posted a nice 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 strikeouts in his 32 1/3 innings over seven starts for Indianapolis. Fantasy managers in deep-mixed and NL-only leagues should consider taking a flier on Ortiz.

Pittsburgh Pirates rookie right-hander Luis L. Ortiz is with the team on Monday and is expected to start on Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies, according to sources. The club's No. 8 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his season debut for the Bucs after posting a 2.23 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 11 walks and 29 strikeouts in seven starts for Triple-A Indianapolis over 32 1/3 innings this year. The 24-year-old made his big-league debut in 2022, allowing nine runs (eight earned) on eight hits (one homer) while walking 10 and fanning 17 in 16 innings over his four starts. It isn't clear whether Ortiz will just be making a spot start against Colorado. Walks can be a problem for him, but he should be a nice sleeper streamer at home against the Rockies.