"Ortega has spent the majority of the current season on the injured list due to a significant hamstring strain. He went on a low-level rehab stint in late July and was activated on the Triple-A roster earlier this month."
"In parts of 10 seasons at the Triple-A level, Ortega is a .286/.370/.446 hitter. He's a left-handed bat who can handle all three outfield positions."
Rafael Ortega triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mets and was granted his release, making him a free agent. The 34-year-old outfielder previously signed a minor league deal with the Mets after a 2023 campaign where he had a batting line of .219/.341/.272 in the major leagues and .230/.379/.398 in Triple-A. Ortega has over three years of major league service time and a career batting average of .245 in the big leagues. He has had injury issues this season and was limited in playing time after his return from a hamstring strain. Given the recent promotion of top prospect Carson Benge, Ortega's opportunities have diminished, prompting his release.
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