On this edition of the Pirates prospect update series, we take a look at pitcher Luis Ortiz as he looks to build off of a dominant performance on Labor Day against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Going into Spring Training Camp, I believed that Ortiz could become a regular part of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ rotation. Following injuries and inconsistent play, Ortiz would be called up to make his season debut against Colorado in early May. It could not have gone worst, as the Pirates lost 10-1 with Ortiz being pulled after five innings in which he allowed seven hits, one homer, and five runs were scored.