Joey Ortiz officially returns to level of production Brewers fans didn't think was possible

Joey Ortiz has dramatically improved his performance for the Milwaukee Brewers after a difficult start to 2026, raising his wRC+ to 102 following a two-run home run against Cincinnati on Sunday. His wRC+ had plummeted to 52 on May 31, ranking among the worst in baseball, but since then he has posted a .331/.380/.565 slash line with a .945 OPS that ranks fifth in baseball since the All-Star break. The move from shortstop to third base, a position he played in his first season with the Brewers, coincided with his turnaround, during which he has driven in 22 runs and maintained a batting average above .300 each month.

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