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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14
Veteran outfielder opts out of Mets deal

Veteran outfielder opts out of Mets deal

Veteran outfielder Rafael Ortega triggered an opt-out clause in his minor league deal with the Mets and was granted his release, MLBTR has learned. He’s a free agent who can sign with any club.

San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / November 20
Former Padres Outfielder Officially Signs With NL Contender

Former Padres Outfielder Officially Signs With NL Contender

Former San Diego Padres outfielder Rafael Ortega will be in his second stint with the New York Mets organization after signing a minor league deal with the team.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / November 19
Former Angels Outfielder Signs With NL Powerhouse

Former Angels Outfielder Signs With NL Powerhouse

Former Los Angeles Angels outfielder Rafael Ortega has signed with the New York Mets, the team announced Monday. Ortega joins the Mets on a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

25 things we learned from the 2025 MLB season

The 2025 MLB regular season is winding down, filled with record-breaking performances -- both good and bad. Here are 25 things we learned along the way.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 18
Mets Reunite With Veteran Outfielder on Minor League Deal

Mets Reunite With Veteran Outfielder on Minor League Deal

The New York Mets are bringing back a familiar face. On Monday, the Mets announced that, in addition to signing infielder Donovan Walton, they have agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder Rafael Ortega.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18
Mets Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor League Deal

Mets Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor League Deal

The Mets announced this morning that they’ve signed veteran outfielder Rafael Ortega to a minor league deal. Ortega, a client of Prestige Sports, will be in spring training as a non-roster invitee to camp.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17, 2024
White Sox Outright Rafael Ortega

White Sox Outright Rafael Ortega

Outfielder Rafael Ortega cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times on X. The outfielder was designated for assignment by the White Sox earlier this week.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / April 26, 2024

Fletcher, Ortega, Horn among 5 White Sox roster moves

The roster shuffling continues. After this morning’s announcement that the White Sox would be selecting Tommy Pham’s contract and designating Kevin Pillar

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 13, 2024
White Sox Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor League Deal

White Sox Sign Rafael Ortega To Minor League Deal

The White Sox signed Rafael Ortega to a minor league contract last week, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log and the outfielder’s Instagram page.

MLB News / Sox On 35th / January 12, 2024
White Sox sign outfielder Rafael Ortega to MiLB deal

White Sox sign outfielder Rafael Ortega to MiLB deal

Chris Getz talked in recent days about the White Sox’s options in right field, mentioning the availability of in-house options to go with any additions throughout the next few months.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2023
Yankees grant OF Rafael Ortega his release

Yankees grant OF Rafael Ortega his release

MLB Trade Rumors' Steve Adams reported the news, noting that Ortega requested the Yankees release him upon learning that he would not make the roster. 

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