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Joey Ortiz will start at shortstop and bat sixth in the Brewers’ Cactus League opener Saturday against the Reds, per Sophia Minnaert of Bally Sports Wisconsin. While manager Pat Murphy cautioned against reading too much into the positioning, Ortiz is one of the leading candidates to replace Willy Adames at shortstop. The 26-year-old provided strong defense at third base last season while posting a .239/.329/.398 slash line with 11 homers and 11 steals across 142 games. Brice Turang is also an option to shift to shortstop, but his Platinum Glove defense at second base could keep him at his natural position.
Fantasy Impact
Ortiz’s glove should keep him in the lineup, but his bat will determine his fantasy value. While he flashed some power and speed last season, his limited offensive production keeps him off standard-league radars. If he secures the starting shortstop job and takes a step forward offensively, he could become a deep-league option, particularly for those needing speed.
Joey Ortiz went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a stolen base in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Mets.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a modest .240 batting average over the season, Ortiz's ability to drive in runs was on full display, pushing his RBI tally to 60. His performance this game, highlighted by a crucial hit and productive outs, underscores his knack for timely contributions. While his strikeout rate remains a concern, his consistent RBI production and double-digit stolen bases add a valuable dimension to fantasy lineups.
Joey Ortiz went 1-for-4 with three RBI in the Brewers' 7-2 win over the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact
Despite a modest batting average of .238 over the season, Ortiz's ability to drive in runs was on full display, pushing his RBI tally to 56. His performance in this game, particularly his knack for timely hitting, could hint at potential value in RBI-heavy fantasy formats. However, his overall fantasy impact remains limited by his lower batting average and moderate power numbers. Fantasy managers should view Ortiz as a situational play, depending on matchup and league format.
Joey Ortiz went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the Brewers' 7-4 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
While the solo shot adds a slight boost to his season totals, Ortiz's overall performance this year remains underwhelming with a .237 batting average and a modest power output. His 11th homer of the season does little to shift his fantasy relevance in standard leagues, given his low batting average and limited run production. Fantasy managers should continue to view Ortiz as a depth option, primarily useful in deeper formats or as a middle infield filler when matchups are favorable. His ability to contribute across multiple categories sporadically keeps him on the radar, but expectations should be tempered.
Joey Ortiz went 2-for-5 in the Brewers' 15-8 win over the Diamondbacks, contributing a double and scoring twice.
Fantasy Impact
This performance, while solid, does little to shift the needle on Ortiz's somewhat middling season stats. With a batting average hovering at .244 and a wOBA of .326, his fantasy impact remains moderate at best. His ability to contribute in multiple categories like doubles and runs scored is a plus, but the lack of power and speed stats caps his upside. Fantasy managers should view Ortiz as a depth option, useful in deeper leagues or as a fill-in during hot streaks or favorable matchups.