Cubs claim RP Joe Ortiz off waivers By Igor Mello Oct 6, 2014 at 1:33 pm ET • 1 min read Share Share Video Link copied! The Cubs have claimed reliever Joe Ortiz off waivers from the Rangers. Ortiz was limited to 15 appearances because of fractured foot. The left-hander posted a 4.00 ERA over 18 innings of work.