Ortiz, who has recovered from knee surgery, was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs by the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The second baseman played in 53 games with Colorado earlier this season before being injured.
Jul. 24, 2002
Ortiz will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a torn medial meniscus in his right knee. The Rockies' second baseman, who is on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, is out indefinitely.
Jul. 4, 2002
Jose Ortiz will join Triple-A Colorado Springs Thursday night and begin a 20-day minor league rehab assignment. The Rockies' infielder has been sidelined by a strained hamstring.
Jun. 17, 2002
Ortiz has been placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies with a strained left hamstring. Terry Shumpert and Brent Butler are expected to see time at second base in his absence.
Jun. 13, 2002
Ortiz strained his left hamstring in the first inning of the Rockies' game on Wednesday and was forced to leave. He was replaced at second base by Terry Shumpert. The Rockies have listed the infielder as day-to-day.