That didn't take long. Brian McTaggart reporting that Russ Ortiz has been released.
Coop (via Alyson Footer):
"It's unfortunate it didn't work out with Russ. He had a few games that were good, not enough consistency."
More later.
Update: Sam Gervacio has been called up. So I guess that means Norris is in the rotation, Gervacio is in the bullpen. Or at least that better be what it means.
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