Current Contract:
Contract renewable through 2012.

Became a Cardinal:
Signed as a non-drafted free agent on November 5, 2005.

2006 Season:
Ortiz appeared in 16 games (seven starts) for the VSL Cardinals, going 2-6 with a 4.44 ERA, allowing 59 hits, striking out 29 and walking 16 in 59.2 innings pitched.