11:36 AM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) Mets signed Ortega to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

6:41 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) Mets placed Ortega on outright waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

6:45 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game at Miami.

11:39 AM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

3:18 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) is out of the lineup Tuesday versus the Rangers.

3:20 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against the Angels.

10:58 AM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's win over Atlanta.

3:36 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Pirates.

6:00 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 on Saturday versus Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

5:54 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Cubs.

7:13 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) Mets selected Ortega's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

2:19 PM - Rafael Ortega (NYM) signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Friday, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.