6:16 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) will not start Friday against the Nationals as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather.

8:54 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (6-4) picked up the win Saturday, allowing one hit and three walks over six scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory over Cleveland. He struck out five.

5:36 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against Cincinnati, allowing four hits and one walk with five strikeouts across six scoreless innings.

9:25 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (5-3) took the loss Tuesday against the Padres, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks while striking out three over five innings.

9:05 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) escaped with a no-decision in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Diamondbacks, coughing up six runs on six hits -- including three home runs -- and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out two.

9:25 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (5-2) picked up the win Saturday, allowing three hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings in a 4-1 victory over the Phillies. He struck out two.

4:57 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 6-2 win over the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 5.2 innings.

5:21 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's loss to the Mets. He threw six shutout innings, giving up four hits and striking out five.

7:15 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) will start Sunday's game against the Mets, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

2:06 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) struck out four and allowed one run on three hits and no walks over two innings out of the bullpen in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Cardinals.

6:15 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (4-2) picked up the win in Wednesday's 6-1 victory over the Reds, allowing one run on four hits over six innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

9:18 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 10-3 loss to the Rays, coughing up six runs on 10 hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.

12:27 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) is in line to serve as a bulk reliever in Friday's game versus the Rays, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

7:06 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) gave up a hit over three scoreless innings of relief Saturday to record his first career save in an 8-1 win over the Blue Jays. He struck out three without walking a batter.

10:49 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (1-1) allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out none across 1.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday against the Mets.

6:51 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) will begin the season as a long reliever in the bullpen, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

4:48 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) Pirates optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

3:33 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) allowed three earned runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five across 3.2 innings Friday against the Reds. He didn't factor into the decision in the Pirates' 7-5 win.

10:26 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) allowed one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out none across 5.1 innings Sunday against Atlanta. He did not factor into the decision.

3:10 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (4-4) earned the win over Milwaukee on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters over six innings.

3:31 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) will start for the Pirates on Monday versus the Brewers, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

8:44 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (3-4) earned the win Tuesday against Kansas City. He allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.

1:22 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) manager Ben Cherington confirmed that Ortiz will receive another start with the Pirates either Tuesday or Wednesday in Kansas City, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

11:03 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) Pirates recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Cardinals at PNC Park.

3:06 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) will likely be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to start for the Pirates on Wednesday against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

7:33 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) Pirates optioned Ortiz to Triple-A Indianapolis on Wednesday.

10:43 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and three walks over 4.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out six.

6:31 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (1-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks over 5.1 innings against the Cubs. He struck out four.

9:55 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) allowed two runs on 10 hits and two walks while striking out one over five innings out of the bullpen in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to Oakland.

7:59 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals, giving up one run on one hit and two walks over two innings. He struck out one.

3:06 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) is expected to start Sunday's game against Mariners, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

10:46 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) (1-2) earned the win Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 7.2 innings during a 6-4 victory over the Rangers. He struck out four.

10:14 AM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) is scheduled to start Tuesday's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park.

2:13 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) Pirates recalled Ortiz from Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

2:16 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) joined the Pirates and is expected to be called up from Triple-A Indianapolis to start Tuesday against the Rockies at PNC Park, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

5:42 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis by the Pirates on Tuesday.

12:00 PM - Luis L. Ortiz (PIT) was added Thursday to the Dominican Republic's roster for the World Baseball Classic.