{
  "id": 10790557,
  "title": "Brewers remaining cautious with Joey Ortiz as they prepare for NL Division Series",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/brewers-remaining-cautious-with-joey-ortiz-as-they-prepare-for-nl",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T21:56:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/29/brewers-remaining-cautious-with-joey-ortiz-as-they-prepare-for-nl-division-series"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz holds optimism about playing in Milwaukee’s NL Division Series opener on Saturday, despite undergoing an MRI on his right knee last weekend. The 28-year-old infielder, who alternates between third base and shortstop, believes he’s healthy enough to join the playoff run. However, Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy remains cautious, indicating concern over Ortiz’s knee and abdominal issues during a Tuesday workout. Ortiz left Milwaukee’s Friday night game against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning and missed the Brewers’ final two regular-season contests due to his injury. He described the MRI results as positive, stating he is focused on preparing to compete at 100% during the postseason. The Brewers secured a franchise-record 103 wins this season, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Ortiz aims to help the team chase their first World Series title. Milwaukee’s pitching staff includes top starters Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson, with Murphy hinting that they are likely to start Game 1 and Game 2 of the NL Division Series.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}