| José Ortega | |
| Position: | Pitcher |
| Birth Date: | 12 October 1988 |
| Birth Place: | Caja Seca, Venezuela |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Debutleague: | MLB |
| Debutdate: | June 8 |
| Debutyear: | 2012 |
| Debutteam: | Detroit Tigers |
| Finalleague: | MLB |
| Finaldate: | April 26 |
| Finalyear: | 2014 |
| Finalteam: | Detroit Tigers |
| Statleague: | MLB |
| Stat1label: | Win–loss record |
| Stat1value: | 0–3 |
| Stat2label: | Earned run average |
| Stat2value: | 5.74 |
| Stat3label: | Strikeouts |
| Stat3value: | 15 |
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José Antonio (Chourio) Ortega (born October 12, 1988) is a Venezuelan former professional baseball pitcher. He has played for the Detroit Tigers in Major League Baseball (MLB).
Ortega was called up to the Major Leagues by the Detroit Tigers in June 2012.[1] He made his Major League debut on June 8, 2012 against the Cincinnati Reds giving up two hits in innings pitched.[2] After the game, Ortega was sent back down to minor league Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[3]
Ortega started the 2013 season with the Mud Hens where he went 1–0 with a 0.00 ERA in 14 innings pitched[4] before being called up by the Tigers on April 29.[5]
Ortega was called up again on April 26, 2014 to add a fresh arm after the bullpen was heavily used that week.[6] He had to be used right away when starter Aníbal Sánchez came out of the game in the 3rd inning. Ortega gave up four runs over 1 innings without giving up a hit, while allowing five walks.[7] He was optioned back to the Mud Hens on May 6, 2014 to make room for Robbie Ray. On August 29, 2014, he was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers. From June 19 on, Ortega had a 4.78 ERA and a .406 OBP against with the Mud Hens.[8]
Ortega signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on November 22, 2014.
On April 1, 2016, Ortega signed with the Vaqueros Laguna of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on April 10, 2016.
On April 20, 2017, Ortega signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball.
On January 9, 2018, Ortega was traded to the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 7, 2018.
On May 9, 2018, Ortega signed with the Road Warriors of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the 2018 season.
On February 26, 2019, Ortega signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on May 6, 2019.
On June 4, 2019, Ortega signed with the Lincoln Saltdogs of the American Association. He was released on June 18, 2019.