Should the Brewers trust Joey Ortiz?

The Brewers have reason to consider a change at shortstop given Joey Ortiz’s poor performance this season, but is there reason to believe he’ll turn it around in the second half?

With the trade deadline on the horizon, it’s fair to ask if the Brewers could benefit from a change at shortstop. His .589 OPS this season is the third-worst mark in the majors among qualified hitters. He’s making worse contact this year and walking less often. But his recent hot streak might show a revitalized profile that promises improved performance, if he can maintain this level of improvement.

Since July 11, Ortiz has hit .333 with a 132 wRC+ over 31 plate appearances. That’s a small sample size, but fitting in…