Joey Ortiz
Breakdown
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April 6, 2026
Exiting starting nine
Ortiz is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Boston.
Analysis
Ortiz appears to be getting a routine day off and will exit the lineup for the third time in 10 contests this season. David Hamilton will handle shortstop duties for the Brewers on Monday and Luis Rengifo will cover third base.
April 4, 2026
Idle to begin doubleheader
Ortiz isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
Analysis
Ortiz has gone 6-for-18 with three RBI, five runs scored and two steals through his first five games, but the Brewers will keep him in the dugout to begin the first game of Saturday's schedule. David Hamilton will slide to shortstop as a result while Luis Rengifo starts at the hot corner, batting second.
April 3, 2026
Taking seat Friday
Ortiz is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals.
Analysis
Ortiz started five of Milwaukee's first six games but will take a seat for the series opener in Kansas City. He's batting .333 through 20 plate appearances and has two steals, three RBI and five runs but is still looking for his first extra-base hit. David Hamilton is receiving a look at shortstop Friday, batting ninth..