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2 DAYS AGO • SODOMOJO.COM

Taking seat for Game 2 Ortiz is out of the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Padres on Sunday.

Impact Ortiz sat out the final two games of the regular season while nursing multiple injuries, but he started at third base in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. David Hamilton will step in at the hot corner Sunday for Milwaukee versus San Diego ace Michael King.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In Game 1 lineup Ortiz (knee/abdomen/groin) will start at third base and bat ninth Saturday against the Padres in Game 1 of the NLDS.

Impact Ortiz sat out the Brewers' final two regular-season contests to recover from an assortment of injuries, and after also getting extra time to heal thanks to a first-round bye, he is on the NLDS roster and in the lineup to begin Milwaukee's postseason run. The 28-year-old infielder has been one of the most consistent hitters in baseball since the All-Star break, slashing .329/.379/.532 across 174 plate appearances during the second half.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ortiz makes NLDS roster; Crew goes with 13-man pitching staff The Brewers announced their National League Division Series roster on Saturday, ahead of Game 1 against the Padres at American Family Field....

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Will Andrew Vaughn and Joey Ortiz return for Padres series? Pat Murphy shares updates on Brewers infielders Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy provided updates on both Andrew Vaughn and Joey Ortiz.

OCTOBER 2 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Will be ready for NLDS Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Ortiz (knee/abdomen) is "progressing in the right direction" and expected to be on the NLDS roster, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ortiz was banged up down the stretch of the regular season, nursing knee, abdominal and groin issues. It's a fair assumption that the infielder isn't 100 percent, but he's doing well enough to strap it on for the NLDS. Ortiz should be the Brewers' primary third baseman during the postseason as long as he holds up physically.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series

Joey Ortiz believes he’s healthy enough to play in Milwaukee’s NL Division Series opener Saturday

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Brewers' Joey Ortiz Gives Injury Update on Himself Before Playoffs The Milwaukee Brewers infielder is going to be just fine for the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 28 • SI.COM

Sitting out Sunday Ortiz (knee) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Ortiz is banged up, primarily nursing a knee injury in addition to abdominal and groin issues. He'll sit out Sunday's finale in hopes that he'll be as close to 100 percent as possible for the NLDS. David Hamilton will handle third base for the Brewers on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out for regular-season finale Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after Saturday's game that the MRI results on Ortiz's knee were "good" overall, Hunter Baumgardt of Fox Sports 920 Milwaukee reports. However, Ortiz...

Impact While Ortiz avoided a major injury to his knee, he's also been dealing with abdominal and groin issues, including abdominal swelling. It sounds like Milwaukee will exercise caution and hold Ortiz out of the regular-season finale to ensure his availability for the start of the playoffs. David Hamilton figures to make another start at the hot corner in Ortiz's absence.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Turang's go-ahead homer lifts Brewers over Cardinals 3-2 for 102nd win

Brice Turang hit a go-ahead two-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 for their major league-leading 102nd win

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Hot-hitting Ortiz undergoes MRI on knee ahead of postseason MILWAUKEE – Worried about a multitude of ailments for one of their most productive second-half players, the Brewers sent third baseman Joey...

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLB.COM

Absent from lineup Ortiz isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against St. Louis

Impact Ortiz was removed from Friday's game after aggravating a knee injury that he'd been dealing with for a few days, and with the Brewers already having clinched home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, the team will give the 28-year-old a day off to recover. David Hamilton will start at third base as a result and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Ortiz was removed from Friday's game against the Cardinals with an apparent injury, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Impact Ortiz appeared to tweak something while legging out an infield single in the second inning and was eventually taken out of the game in the eighth. The Brewers will likely provide an update on his status after the game once they take a closer look at him, but he could sit out the team's final two regular-season games as a precaution to keep him as healthy as possible for the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers reach 100 wins for first time, slow Phillies' playoff push with 5-1 victory

The Milwaukee Brewers reached 100 wins for the first time, and Jackson Chourio hit his 25th homer to lift them to a 5-1 win over Philadelphia that slowed the Phillies’ playoff push

SEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Brewers aim for 100th win this season, take on the Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers will try to earn their 100th victory this season when they visit the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press

Back in lineup for Brewers Ortiz (abdomen) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Wednesday's game versus the Phillies.

Impact Ortiz has been nursing an abdominal strain which kept him out of the lineup Tuesday, but he's back in there after one day of rest. David Hamilton will cover third base, and Cooper Pratt will retreat to the bench for the Brewers on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers Manager Makes Joey Ortiz's Playoff Role Crystal Clear The Milwaukee Brewers infielder is going to play a big role for the club in the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 23 • SI.COM

Phillies play the Brewers leading series 1-0

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Milwaukee Brewers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Nursing abdominal strain Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Ortiz has been dealing with an abdominal strain for the past few days, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ortiz will get a day off Tuesday to recover from his injury, but Murphy noted that the 28-year-old would likely be playing if it were the postseason, so it doesn't seem like Ortiz is dealing with anything major. David Hamilton will man the hot corner Tuesday and during any future games that Ortiz may have to miss.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Milwaukee lineup Ortiz is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Philadelphia.

Impact Ortiz has become a lineup staple for the Brewers again since mid-August, but he'll begin Tuesday's festivities on the bench. David Hamilton will handle third base for Milwaukee.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers look to sweep series against the Orioles

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Baltimore Orioles play in the last game of a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Brewers tie team record with 97th win, beat Orioles 1-0 with help of fly ball lost in sun

The Milwaukee Brewers tied a team record with their 97th win of the season, beating Baltimore 1-0 with the help of a fly ball lost in the sun by Orioles right fielder Rece Hinds

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Chourio's homer and Frelick's RBI single in 10th carry Brewers past Orioles 6-5

Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer, Sal Frelick singled in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning and the surging Milwaukee Brewers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Three hits in Tuesday's win Ortiz went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Impact It's the 28-year-old infielder's second straight two-RBI performance, as he raises his game to close out the regular season, Over 12 contests in September, Ortiz is batting .417 (15-for-36) with two doubles, two homers, five runs and eight RBI.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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