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Joey Ortiz, the Milwaukee Brewers infielder, faced a challenging 2025 season following a disappointing 2024 performance. Despite his elite defense, his offense struggled, with weak exit velocity and poor contact quality, dropping his OPS plus to 66. Fans and analysts attribute this to a late 2024 neck injury, which affected his plate discipline. However, his low strikeout rate indicates he still makes contact. This spring, Ortiz has shown improvement, batting over .400 and hitting the ball harder. If he continues this trend, he could provide around three wins above replacement, making him valuable despite his offensive struggles. The Brewers have options like Cooper Pratt and Jett Williams, but theyre betting on Ortiz bouncing back without rushing young players.

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