Once-promising Phillies reliever ruthlessly cast aside by Mets before spring training

Mar 15, 2024; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Luis Ortiz (56) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images | Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesWith spring training set to begin soon, many players will be looking for the opportunity to earn a major league roster spot by Opening Day as they aim to impress during camp. However, some players won’t even get the chance to show what they can do before any game action has taken place. That happens to be the case for former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Luis Ortiz, who was recently released by the New York Mets before he could even throw a single pitch for his new ball club.

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