With spring training action underway, what will be a roughly month-long evaluation period for this new Washington Nationals regime has begun. A position that is perhaps the biggest mystery when it comes to how that group is going to be finalized is first base.
While most of the players the Nationals received in the MacKenzie Gore trade are years away from the big leagues, Abimelec Ortiz is an exception. He may not possess the upside or athleticism of other players in the deal, but Ortiz has proven he can mash.
Like the Arizona Fall League, international winter leagues offer a unique chance for players and minor league prospects to gain more in-game experience after the conclusion of their professional seasons.
The Texas Rangers have purchased the contracts of righthanded pitchers David Davalillo and Leandro Lopez and first baseman Abimelec Ortiz, the team announced today.
After the trade deadline, rankings for prospects within a ballclub will change. With departures, players will rise to take their place or some might be falling after the season they've had thus far.
The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.
The Texas Rangers were busy on Tuesday afternoon shuffling up their minor league system with two players, Abimelec Ortiz and Yolfran Castillo, both being promoted.
Abimelec Ortiz, considered a Top 30 Texas Rangers prospect, was name the Texas League player of the week for May 12-18. Ortiz, who was the organization’s player of the year in 2023, is playing his second full season with Double-A Frisco in his fifth professional season.
Frisco first baseman Abi Ortiz was named Texas League Player of the Week for May 12-18 Congratulations to Frisco Roughrider Abimelec Ortiz, who was named the Texas League Player of the Week for May 12-18.
Abimelec Ortiz is finishing his 2024 minor league season with a flourish. The Texas Rangers first baseman prospect was named the Texas League Player of the Week for September 9-15.