Joey Ortiz

Joey Ortiz has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk.

Fantasy Impact

The 24-year-old second baseman played in three games with the Orioles and was productive, hitting .250 with four RBI and a run. Kyle Stowers was recalled to take his spot on the roster.

Joey Ortiz went 1-for-3 with a three RBI in a win over Detroit Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Ortiz slotted in the ninth spot in his MLB debut and immediately produced. Fantasy managers can leave Ortiz on waivers for now, or secure him if they have an open bench spot. His playing time is still in question so he is not fantasy viable yet.

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Joey Ortiz has entered concussion protocol after taking a ground ball to the head recently.

Fantasy Impact

Ortiz, MLB Pipeline's No. 99 ranked prospect, could take "a little while" to be cleared for baseball activities according to Orioles skipper Brandon Hyde. The 24-year-old destroyed Triple-A pitching upon a promotion last season, hitting .346 with four home runs, six stolen bases, and a .967 OPS across 26 games after appearing in 111 contests at the Double-A level a season ago.