Jordan Balazovic optioned to Triple-A St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Oliver Ortega from Triple-A St. Paul.
Ortega, 26, made seven relief appearances for the Saints since rejoining the club on July 26, going 0-1 with a 0.87 ERA (10.1 IP, 1 ER), three saves, two walks, 15 strikeouts and a .162 (6-for-37) opponent batting average. This is his third stint with the Twins this season, going 0-1 with a 4.50 ERA (14.0 IP, 7 ER), four walks, 14 strikeouts and one hold in nine outings across his two prior stints.
To make room for Ortega on the 26-man roster, the Twins have optioned right-handed pitcher Jordan Balazovic to St. Paul. Balazovic went 1-0 with a 4.44 ERA (24.1 IP, 12 ER), 12 walks, 17 strikeouts and two holds in 18 appearances for the Twins this season.
