Washington Nationals call up prospect Abimelec Ortiz for Yankees game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Washington Nationals have called up slugging prospect Abimelec Ortiz for their game against the New York Yankees on July 12, 2026. Ortiz will bat third in the lineup, adding left-handed power against Yankees right-hander Will Warren. This marks a significant moment for Ortiz, who has excelled in the minors, hitting 114 home runs and boasting a.837 OPS since being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2021. While his average this season is.235, he has a strong OPS and power numbers. This call-up emerges as part of the Nationals’ strategy to bolster their lineup before the All-Star Break, with Ortiz seen as a potential fan favorite in the making.
- •Abimelec Ortiz called up for the game against the Yankees
- •Ortiz will bat third in the lineup
- •He has 16 home runs and an OPS of.813 this season
- •The call-up follows a successful minor league career
- •This game is the last before the All-Star Break
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals call up slugging prospect Abimelec Ortiz
"The first piece of the MacKenzie Gore trade is in the big leagues, as Abimelec Ortiz gets the call
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