Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Luis Ortiz sustained a sprained left ankle during a game, leading to his departure in the sixth inning. Ortiz, who had a successful spring, was expected to play a significant role in the team. As a result of the injury, Ortiz has been placed on the 15-day injured list, and Nick Nelson has been called up from Triple-A to replace him in the roster.
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Phillies announced that Luis Ortiz has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, they recalled Nick Nelson from Triple-A.
Luis Ortiz is headed to the injured list with left ankle sprain, the #Phillies announced. Nick Nelson was recalled from triple A to assume multi-inning relief role.
Prior to today’s game against the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies placed RHP Luis Ortiz on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain. To fill his spot on the 26-man roster, RHP Nick Nelson was recalled from Lehigh Valley (AAA).
Luis Ortiz left the game with a sprained left ankle.
Luis Ortiz leaves the game with an injury. He had a great spring and made the team to be a multi-innings guy. He certainly would have pitched more today following Aaron Nola's 4 1/3 innings.
Making matters worse: Phillies righty Luis Ortiz hurt himself on a double-play ball in the fifth inning and now he's leaving the game in the sixth.