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Angels Designate Rafael Ortega

By Jeff Todd | November 11, 2016 at 7:00pm CDT

The Angels have designated outfielder Rafael Ortega for assignment, Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register tweets. His roster spot will go to the just-signed Jesse Chavez.

Ortega, 25, got his first real audition last year for Los Angeles, but didn’t hit much at all. Over 201 plate appearances, he managed only a .232/.283/.292 batting line with a single home run and eight steals. On the positive side, Ortega struck out only 23 times against his 13 walks, but obviously he wasn’t able to translate that contact into production.

With Ortega possibly on his way out — and obviously not a major part of the team’s plans regardless — the need for a left-handed-hitting bench piece seems apparent. The switch-hitting Kaleb Cowart could take such a spot in a utility role, and Ji-Man Choi is on hand as a defensively-limited possibility, but it wouldn’t at all be surprising to see the Angels look to add a more established piece.

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  1. HaloShane

    9 years ago

    DFA Ortega…. For Jesse Chavez? Not a smart move in my opinion Angel fans.

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    • gmflores27

      9 years ago

      He is a 5th OF at best

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      • HaloShane

        9 years ago

        I agree.

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        • JT19

          9 years ago

          So if you agree that he’s a 5th OF at best, how is this a bad move? Sure Chavez is pretty bad, but pitching depth is more important than a 5th OF. Almost anyone with working legs can function as a 5th OF in a pinch.

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  2. 24TheKid

    9 years ago

    Doesn’t he have a really good arm in the outfield?

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    • HaloShane

      9 years ago

      Exclude KC, and you could argue he is the best defensive OF on their team.

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      • adogg5000

        9 years ago

        I’m sorry did you really forget about mike trout. I don’t necessarily agree with designating him for Jesse Chavez but for you to say that he’s a better outfielder than trout… just stupid

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        • HaloShane

          9 years ago

          I’d not forget about Trout. Trout is a fine defender. Gold Glove defender? Absolutely not. KC is the best defensive OF on this team. Only thing Trout has on him is a little extra speed.

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        • beauvandertulip

          9 years ago

          Yeah actually Trout has a well below average throwing arm.

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        • jdodson1822

          9 years ago

          Trouts arm is not well below average. The dude can throw about 93 mph from CF. Trout may not be a GG, but he is average at minimum

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  3. angelsinthetroutfield

    9 years ago

    which is more valuable guys. 5th starter or 4th OF?

    Easy choice. Ortega will be in AAA in case we need him.

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    • gmflores27

      9 years ago

      There’s a reason why all fans are not in FOs…

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    • halos101

      9 years ago

      not sure why anyone questioned this

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  4. doug4848

    9 years ago

    He nothing to cry over the Cardinals Released him so just show how much he worth keeping

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