Jose Ortega
RP FA
Fri 8/29/14 2:06 PM

Ortega has been designated for assignment by the Tigers. The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for Evan Reed. Ortega will stay at Triple-A Toledo if he passes through waivers, but being without a 40-man roster spot, his chances of getting called up in September are now slim.

Jose Ortega
RP FA
Sat 4/26/14 11:43 AM

Tigers recalled RHP Jose Ortega from Triple-A Toledo. The 25-year-old hurler appeared in 11 games for the Tigers in 2013, compiling a 3.86 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 10/6 K/BB ratio over 11 2/3 innings. He'll provide much needed depth in the middle innings for the Tigers.

Jose Ortega
RP FA
Sat 6/8/13 8:06 PM

Tigers optioned RHP Jose Ortega to Triple-A Toledo. The move was made to clear a spot on the roster for Jose Alvarez who will be recalled on Sunday to start in place of Anibal Sanchez. Ortega posted a 3.86 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 10/6 K/BB ratio in 11 2/3 innings with the Tigers. He'll be back with the club at some point during the season.

Jose Ortega
RP FA
Wed 5/1/13 9:41 AM

Tigers recalled RHP Jose Ortega from Triple-A Toledo. Ortega will take Phil Coke's place on the active roster. The 24-year-old has tossed 14 scoreless innings at the Triple-A level this season to go along with a 19/7 K/BB ratio. He'll pitch in middle relief.

Jose Ortega
RP FA
Tue 7/3/12 8:56 AM

Tigers recalled RHP Jose Ortega from Triple-A Toledo. Ortega, 23, has a 4.23 ERA and a 48/34 K/BB ratio in 38 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season. He'll provide a fresh arm to a taxed bullpen.