Russ Ortiz
- Height: 6-1
- Weight: 222 lbs
- Born: Jun 5, 1974
- Debut: April 2, 1998
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
September 5, 2009
Russ Ortiz has been released by the Colorado Rockies.
Our View:
Ortiz had pitched for Triple-A Colorado Springs since being signed by the team on August 23. In 85.2 innings for Houston this season, the 11-year veteran posted a 5.57 ERA.
August 23, 2009
As expected, Russ Ortiz signed a minor league deal with the Rockies, according to the Associated Press. He was assigned to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Our View:
The club added him for insurance with Aaron Cook on the 15-day DL with a strained right shoulder. He could get some starts with Colorado this season, but would only be worth a look for deeper fantasy leagues.
August 23, 2009
Veteran starting pitcher Russ Ortiz is expected to be signed by the Colorado Rockies to a minor-league deal on Sunday, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Does signing Jason Giambi and Russ Ortiz on the same day constitute "going for it"? In Denver, it must. Ortiz went 3-6 with a 5.57 ERA in 13 starts for Houston earlier this season. With the Rockies rotation banged up of late, he has a real chance to get some starts down the stretch.
August 17, 2009
FoxSports.com is reporting that Yankees' minor league starter Russ Ortiz has exercised his right to become a free agent. Ortiz was given the option to become a free agent if he was not recalled by the team after three minor league starts.
Our View:
The Yankees wanted Ortiz to remain with their organization, but he wants to pitch for a contender and go to the playoffs. The trouble is, most contenders don't want a 35 year old pitcher who has a 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP this season. Someone will sign him, but don't expect him to contribute much down the stretch.
August 5, 2009
Russ Ortiz has signed a deal with the Yankees, according to Tyler Kepner's (New York Times) twitter page.
Our View:
Ortiz was merely added for minor league depth at Triple-A, and he does not merit fantasy attention. He held a poor 5.57 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 85.2 innings (13 starts) with the Astros this season.
July 30, 2009
Russ Ortiz was roughed up for nine earned runs on nine hits over 2.1 innings in Thursday's 12-3 loss at Chicago. He had three walks and three strikeouts, and was tagged for two homers.
Our View:
Ortiz had a nightmarish outing, and the Astros are not giving him a chance to bounce back as he was released.
July 30, 2009
Russ Ortiz has reportedly been unconditionally released by the Astros, according to Alyson Footer's twitter page.
Our View:
The 35-year-old hurler was erratic on the mound this season, and failed to save his job with a 4.75 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over 83.1 innings (12 starts). He was only an option for deeper NL-only leagues.
July 25, 2009
Russ Ortiz got blasted by the light-hitting Mets on Saturday. He gave up six runs on five hits and four walks over 4.1 innings and was handed the loss in the Astros 10-3 blunder.
Our View:
Ortiz is now 3-5 with a 4.75 ERA on the season. He's had a handful decent starts since joining the rotation this year, but he's fallen apart in July with an ERA around 9.00.
July 19, 2009
Russ Ortiz pitched well on Sunday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Astros' fell to the Dodgers by a score of 4-3. Ortiz went six innings and allowed two runs on five hits while walking two and striking out four.
Our View:
Ortiz is 3-4 on the season, and he has an ERA of 4.33 in that time as well. The numbers don't blow you away, but overall they aren't all that bad. He isn't a big strikeout guy, but if the Astros get hot in the second half he could see his win total rise significantly.
July 9, 2009
Russ Ortiz surrendered four earned runs on six hits over only three innings in Thursday's 9-4 win over the Nationals at Minute Maid Park. He had two walks and one strikeout.
Our View:
He ended the night with a no-decision, and is winless over his last six starts. He has allowed 12 earned runs over his last two outings, and is only worth a look for deeper fantasy leagues for his next battle.
July 4, 2009
Russ Ortiz had a disastrous outing on Saturday, surrendering eight earned runs in just 5.2 innings of work while walking five, as the Astros got dominated by Tim Lincecum and San Francisco 9-0.
Our View:
Ortiz was coming off two great starts in a row, but was absolutely rocked on Saturday. He is still a decent spot starting option, but not someone you should have on your roster full-time.
June 28, 2009
Russ Ortiz was very good again on Sunday, but he did not factor into the decision as the Astros fell to the Tigers 4-3. Ortiz went 7.1 innings and allowed two runs on six hits while striking out five. His ERA now sits at 3.36 on the season.
Our View:
Ortiz has come seemingly out of nowhere to be a solid starter for the Astros. His record isn't ovewhelming, but his ERA is solid and he is pitching deep into games. He has graduated to an NL-only pitching option, and a few more solid starts could make him a mixed league option as well.
June 23, 2009
Russ Ortiz went seven innings for the first time since April 20, 2007 on Tuesday, but still got outdueled by Zack Greinke as the Astros lost 2-1.
Our View:
Ortiz has been a pleasant surprie for Houston in 2009, and is now 3-3 with a 3.47 ERA in 57 innings pitched. He is a solid spot starting option.
June 15, 2009
Russ Ortiz will start Wednesday for Houston against the Rangers according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Ortiz's slow return from the dead continues. He could be worth a spot start if you are absolutely desperate for pitching, but he doesn't appear to be a good option against the Rangers loaded lineup at the ever offensive friendly Ballpark in Arlington.
June 11, 2009
Russ Ortiz was superb in his start on Thursday against the Cubs, going 5.1 innings while allowing only three hits and striking out five. It was his first start since May 7.
Our View:
Unfortunately for Ortiz, he's rarely been good when called on to start in 2009. Until he strings together a few quality starts in a row, you should not consider adding him to your team.
June 7, 2009
Russ Ortiz pitched 4.1 scoreless innings of relief on Sunday. He allowed just four hits and a walk while striking out three and helped the Astros to a 6-4 over the Pirates.
Our View:
Ortiz has been decent out of the pen this season, but strugges when he's called on to start. He lost his job in the rotation and doesn't hold much fantasy value as a long reliever.
May 7, 2009
Russ Ortiz got slammed by the Cubs on Thursday, as he only lasted 2.1 innings and gave up three runs on six hits while walking three and striking out one. It was his first loss of the season.
Our View:
Ortiz got skipped in his last start due to rain, and the Astros probably should have skipped him again tonight. Houston's bullpen has been drastically overworked in the last week, and tonight didn't help that at all. Ortiz may be 2-1 on the year, but he hasn't been great. His fantasy value is very limited at this point.
May 5, 2009
Russ Ortiz appears in line to start for the Astros on Thursday against the Cubs, according to MLB.com. "He threw a light 'pen [session] last night and should be ready to go on Thursday," manager Cecil Cooper said
Our View:
Due to a rainout last week Ortiz had his last turn through the rotation skipped. Our advice to you would be to skip starting Ortiz all together as he owns a 5.21 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and an atrocious 8.05 BB/9 mark in his 19 innings.
April 26, 2009
Russ Ortiz had a decent start on Sunday against the Brewers. He didn't go deep, lasting just five innings, but only surrendered two runs on four hits and four free passes. The bullpen hung on and Ortiz was rewarded with his second win of the season.
Our View:
Ortiz is now 2-0, but is sporting a 5.30 ERA. His biggest problem has been control, issuing 15 walks in 18.2 innings and he's throwing an awful lot of pitches. He needed 96 to get through five innings on Sunday.
April 4, 2009
Russ Ortiz has been named the fifth starter in the Astros' rotation, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
He beat Jose Capellan for the job. Ortiz earned the spot by recording a 3.18 ERA over seven spring outings, holding opponents to two earned runs or less in each of his final three appearances.
April 1, 2009
The Houston Chronicle reports that Russ Ortiz will likely make the Astros opening day roster following a solid six inning outing against the Braves on Tuesday.
Our View:
Ortiz has not played since making 12 appearances and posting a 5.51 ERA for the Giants in 2007. In the two seasons before that, he had an 8.14 and 6.89 ERA, which seems to solidify his odds of not being selected in any fantasy league.
March 31, 2009
Russ Ortiz is set for his final Grapefruit League start Tuesday against the Braves, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Ortiz has fared well this spring, and another solid outing should help him nail down the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation. He has been competing with Jose Capellan for the job.
March 25, 2009
Russ Ortiz allowed one earned run on five hits over five innings in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals, with two walks and four strikeouts.
Our View:
This was a good enough outing to keep him in the race for the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation. The other candidate for the job is Jose Capellan.
March 25, 2009
Russ Ortiz will start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Ortiz is 0-3 with a 6.00 ERA so far in the spring, but he only allowed one hit over six innings in his last outing against the Reds. Ortiz is still battling Jose Capellan for the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation.
March 20, 2009
Russ Ortiz only allowed one hit over six innings in Friday's 4-2 win over the Reds, with no walks and two strikeouts.
Our View:
This performance should push Ortiz closer to winning the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation, which would make him worth a look for NL-only leagues.
March 20, 2009
Russ Ortiz will start Friday's exhibition game against the Reds, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Our View:
Ortiz could improve his bid for the fifth spot in the rotation with a strong outing. He did not fare well in his last time on the hill.
March 17, 2009
Russ Ortiz remains in the running for the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation, according to the Houston Chronicle. Ortiz did not fare well in his outing last Saturday, but skipper Cecil Cooper said, "He did not fall out of graces, no. I thought he did OK. He just did not have a good feel for his breaking ball. But other than that he was fine. "He got his pitch count, which is the main thing."
Our View:
If Ortiz does win the job, he would only be worth a look in NL-only leagues, as he only racked up 27 strikeouts over 49 innings in 2008, with a 1.57 WHIP.
February 26, 2009
Russ Ortiz was pleased with his performance against the Nationals Wednesday as he only allowed one walk and struck out three batters, according to the Houston Chronicle. Skipper Cecil Cooper was pleased as well, and he said, "Russ, I thought, threw the ball really well."
Our View:
Ortiz is competing for the fifth spot in the Astros' rotation, and would be worth a look in NL-only leagues if he wins the job.
January 13, 2009
The Houston Astros have signed right-hander Russ Ortiz to a minor league contract, with an invitation to spring training, according to the Houston Chronicle. "Russ Ortiz should be able to come to camp and be a serious contender for a spot in the big league rotation. He’ll have every opportunity in Spring Training to win a job," said the team's GM, Ed Wade.
Our View:
Ortiz has missed much of 2007 and all of 2008 after having Tommy John surgery. He was a solid pitcher in 2003, winning 21 games (though he sported a 3.81 ERA and 1.31), but it has been downhill since. He had a decent '04, but in 2005 his ERA was 6.89 and WHIP was 1.84, and in 2006, his ERA was a ghastly 8.14 with a WHIP of 2.00. He was performing poorly in 2007 as well - 5.51 ERA, 1.57 WHIP - before getting injured.
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