Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Cutter: 45 | Control: 40 | Overall: 40

Ortiz’s long journey in pro ball began all the way back in February 2017 when he signed with the Dodgers for $60,000. He advanced to full-season ball as a starter in 2019, then had to wait through the pandemic to return in 2021. He threw just 11 2/3 innings before needing Tommy John surgery, and between that and other injury setbacks, didn’t throw another competitive pitch for three years. After 11 innings in 2024, he pitched his way from High-A to Triple-A in 2025 as a reliever and earned a spot on the 40-man roster. The Dodgers faced a roster crunch and sent him to the Mariners this past offseason in a trade for Minor Leaguer Tyler Gough.

Now 26, Ortiz has the chance to impact a big league bullpen soon. The Mariners really liked his slider, a firm mid-80s breaker with good action to it -- a pitch they think could have even better characteristics. He pairs it well with a 94-95 mph fastball that gets a decent amount of miss and chase. He’ll also work in a hard 90 mph cutter.

Command has been one issue for Ortiz, and that might limit what his ultimate bullpen role is, but he also missed so much time from the mound that there could be some improvement to come in terms of his strike-throwing ability. He could fit the Mariners’ need for a lefty reliever this season. 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Ortiz signed for $60,000 out of the Dominican Republic at the end of the 2016-17 international period. He helped win a championship in the Rookie-level Arizona League in his 2018 U.S. debut, then made a successful jump to low Class A at age 19 in 2019. He opened eyes with improved velocity during Spring Training last year but didn't participate at Los Angeles' alternate site or instructional league program after the coronavirus pandemic cancelled the Minor League season.

Ortiz worked at 94-97 mph during live batting practice last spring after previously operating at 90-93 and topping out at 95 with running action on his fastball. He uses his heater to set up a solid changeup with fade and sink that he throws with the same arm speed. His slider has its moments but gets slurvy at times and is clearly his third-best pitch. 

Ortiz isn't especially big or projectable but he's athletic and repeats his delivery well, which should allow him to throw strikes. His walk rate nearly doubled from 2.2 per nine innings in his first two pro seasons to 4.2 in low Class A, but Los Angeles believes some minor mechanical adjustments will improve his consistency. He has a ceiling of a No. 4 starter and has elicited comparisons to a smaller version of Caleb Ferguson, though a strained forearm in May put Ortiz's development on hold once again.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

A late signing in the 2016-17 international period, Ortiz turned pro for $60,000 out of the Dominican Republic. He made his U.S. debut in 2018, averaging 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings while helping win the Rookie-level Arizona League championship. He pitched in low Class A at age 19 in 2019, then excited the Dodgers by showing improved velocity during Spring Training before the coronavirus wiped out the Minor League season. 

After working at 90-93 mph and peaking at 95 with running action on his fastball in the past, Ortiz sizzled at 94-97 mph during live batting practice last spring. He does a nice job of using his heater to set up an advanced changeup that he throws with the same arm speed. His breaking ball has featured slider shape with curveball velocity but could become a solid offering if it too adds velocity. 

Ortiz is athletic and repeats his delivery with ease, which should help him provide strikes and remain healthy. He lacks size and projection, but his combination of stuff and savvy could make him a No. 4 starter. He has a high floor for a young left-hander and has drawn comparisons to a smaller version of Caleb Ferguson, who became a useful reliever for Los Angeles before requiring Tommy John surgery in September. 

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Ortiz went unsigned for most of the 2016-17 international signing period before landing a $60,000 bonus out of the Dominican Republic in June 2017. He made his U.S. debut at age 18 last summer, averaging 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings while helping the Dodgers win the Rookie-level Arizona League championship. He has drawn comparisons to a smaller version of Caleb Ferguson, who jumped from high Class A in 2017 to Los Angeles last year.

Ortiz shows the potential for three solid pitches once he matures physically. He operates at 90-93 mph and reaches 95 with running action on his fastball, setting up an advanced changeup that he throws with the same arm speed. His curveball has more shape than power at this point.

His athleticism allows Ortiz to repeat his delivery, which bodes well for his ability to provide strikes and stay healthy. While he doesn't have a ton of projection remaining, his combination of stuff and savvy gives him a ceiling of a No. 4 starter. He also has a higher floor than most teenaged southpaws and could start to advance quickly.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Curveball: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 50 | Overall: 45

Based on the early returns, the Dodgers' $60,000 investment to sign Ortiz out of the Dominican Republic in 2017 could pay off nicely. After a steady if unspectacular pro debut that summer, he has come to the United States in 2018 and emerged as one of the more polished young pitchers in the system. 

Ortiz could have three solid pitches once he's fully developed. He already sits at 92 mph and reaches 94 with his fastball, which features running action. He has advanced feel for a changeup that presently grades better than his curveball, which has good shape but lacks power.

Ortiz doesn't have a lot of projection remaining, so he's unlikely to grow into a power pitcher. But he's a savvy left-hander who throws strikes with three offerings and could develop into a No. 4 starter. His floor is higher than that of most 18-year-old southpaws.

Awards

MID Pitcher of the Week

Week	Team
08/25/2019

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/14/2026	Seattle Mariners optioned LHP Robinson Ortiz to Tacoma Rainiers.
	03/05/2026	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Seattle Mariners Prospects.
	11/16/2025	Los Angeles Dodgers traded LHP Robinson Ortiz to Seattle Mariners for RHP Tyler Gough.
	11/06/2025	Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of LHP Robinson Ortiz from Oklahoma City Comets.
	08/12/2025	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Oklahoma City Comets from Tulsa Drillers.
	06/17/2025	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Tulsa Drillers from Great Lakes Loons.
	04/03/2025	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
	02/22/2025	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers.
	09/25/2024	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes activated LHP Robinson Ortiz.
	06/01/2024	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes transferred LHP Robinson Ortiz to the Development List.
	06/01/2024	Rancho Cucamonga Quakes transferred LHP Robinson Ortiz to the Development List.
	05/05/2024	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes from ACL Dodgers.
	05/04/2024	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to ACL Dodgers.
	11/06/2023	Oklahoma City Dodgers activated LHP Robinson Ortiz.
	03/31/2023	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Oklahoma City Dodgers from ACL Dodgers.
	11/10/2022	ACL Dodgers activated LHP Robinson Ortiz from the 60-day injured list.
	08/06/2022	ACL Dodgers transferred LHP Robinson Ortiz from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
	06/07/2022	ACL Dodgers placed LHP Robinson Ortiz on the 7-day injured list.
	06/05/2022	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to ACL Dodgers.
	11/07/2021	Great Lakes Loons activated LHP Robinson Ortiz from the 60-day injured list.
	08/06/2021	Great Lakes Loons placed LHP Robinson Ortiz on the 60-day injured list.
	05/24/2021	Great Lakes Loons placed LHP Robinson Ortiz on the 7-day injured list.
	05/03/2021	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Great Lakes Loons from Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	02/16/2021	Los Angeles Dodgers invited non-roster LHP Robinson Ortiz to spring training.
	02/16/2021	Los Angeles Dodgers invited non-roster LHP Robinson Ortiz to spring training.
	02/16/2021	P Robinson Ortiz assigned to Los Angeles Dodgers .
	02/12/2021	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	02/12/2021	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	11/20/2019	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Great Lakes Loons.
	11/20/2019	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Great Lakes Loons from AZL Dodgers Lasorda.
	09/07/2019	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to AZL Dodgers Lasorda from Great Lakes Loons.
	05/23/2019	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to Great Lakes Loons from AZL Dodgers Mota.
	06/18/2018	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to AZL Dodgers.
	06/24/2017	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to DSL Dodgers1 from DSL Dodgers2.
	06/02/2017	Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent LHP Robinson Ortiz to a minor league contract.
	06/02/2017	LHP Robinson Ortiz assigned to DSL Dodgers2.