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Ortiz makes NLDS roster; Crew goes with 13-man pitching staff

The Milwaukee organization finalized a twenty-six player group for the opening playoff round, opting for thirteen pitchers alongside thirteen position athletes. Infielder Ortiz secured a spot after recovering from multiple lower body issues, including abdominal, groin, and right knee concerns sustained during a collision at the outfield wall in Philadelphia.

Club leadership praised his performance at third base after a strong finish to the campaign. Additionally, pitchers Dustin May and Kyle Harrison made the cut despite struggling through the final stretch of the regular season, with Harrison moving to the bullpen while May remains an option to start Game 3.

Team management also noted May's prior success against the San Diego lineup.

Opening the series against left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray, the squad relies on a pitching staff featuring Aaron Ashby, Shane Drohan, Robert Gasser, DL Hall, Kyle Harrison, Logan Henderson, Dustin May, Trevor Megill, Jacob Misiorowski, Chad Patrick, JoJo Romero, Antonio Senzatela, and Abner Uribe. Leadership expressed confidence in the roster as they head into October competition.

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