José Antonio (Chourio) Ortega (born October 12, 1988) is a

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n former professional

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. He has played for the

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(MLB).

Career

Detroit Tigers

2012: Debut with Tigers

Ortega was called up to the Major Leagues by the

in June 2012. He made his Major League debut on June 8, 2012 against the

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giving up two hits in innings pitched. After the game, Ortega was sent back down to minor league Triple-A

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2013

Ortega started the 2013 season with the Mud Hens where he went 1–0 with a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings pitched before being called up by the Tigers on April 29.

2014

Ortega was called up again on April 26, 2014 to add a fresh arm after the bullpen was heavily used that week. He had to be used right away when starter

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came out of the game in the 3rd inning. Ortega gave up four runs over 1 innings without giving up a hit, while allowing five walks. He was optioned back to the Mud Hens on May 6, 2014 to make room for Robbie Ray. On August 29, 2014, he was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. From June 19 on, Ortega had a 4.78

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and a .406 OBP against with the Mud Hens.

Colorado Rockies

Ortega signed a minor league contract with the

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on November 22, 2014.

Vaqueros Laguna

On April 1, 2016, Ortega signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the

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. He was released on April 10.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On April 20, 2017, Ortega signed with the

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of the

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Sugar Land Skeeters

On January 9, 2018, Ortega was traded to the

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of the

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. He was released on May 7, 2018.

Road Warriors

On May 9, 2018, Ortega signed with the

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of the

. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.

York Revolution

On February 26, 2019, Ortega signed with the

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of the

. He was released on May 6, 2019.

Lincoln Saltdogs

On June 4, 2019, Ortega signed with the

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of the American Association. He was released on June 18, 2019.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ortega, Jose 1988 births Living people Baseball pitchers Detroit Tigers players Erie SeaWolves players Lakeland Flying Tigers players Oneonta Tigers players Toledo Mud Hens players Venezuelan expatriate baseball players in the United States West Michigan Whitecaps players Venezuelan Summer League Tigers players Navegantes del Magallanes players New Britain Rock Cats players Major League Baseball pitchers Tigres de Aragua players Sugar Land Skeeters players York Revolution players Lincoln Saltdogs players