Astros RHP Oliver Ortega has second elbow procedure

Field Level Media|published: 06/27/2024, 2:27pm EDT

Feb 14, 2024; West Palm Beach, FL, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Oliver Ortega (63) works out during spring training at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros right-hander Oliver Ortega had a second surgery on his pitching elbow this week and will not appear in a game this season.

Ortega, 27, made a pair of spring training appearances for the Astros before undergoing surgery in March to remove loose bodies in his right elbow. On Wednesday, he had another surgery to remove a bone spur in the elbow.

Ortega went 0-1 with a 4.30 ERA in 10 relief appearances for the Minnesota Twins last season before he was claimed off waivers by the Astros in October.

In three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels and Twins, Ortega is 2-4 with a 4.03 ERA in 45 relief appearances.

--Field Level Media