Ramon Ortiz (elbow) has resumed a throwing program.

Ortiz suffered a partial tear of his elbow ligament in June, but managed to avoid Tommy John surgery. The Blue Jays have already ruled him out for the remainder of the season, but he has a chance to pitch again in 2014.

Blue Jays transferred RHP Ramon Ortiz from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

The move was made in order to clear room on the 40-man roster for the return of Jose Reyes. Ortiz remains out indefinitely with inflammation in his pitching elbow.

An MRI on Ramon Ortiz's right elbow did not reveal a tear.

It's a surprise, given Ortiz's reaction after suffering the injury Sunday. He'll be re-evaluated after the swelling subsides, but it sounds like his career isn't over just yet.

Blue Jays placed RHP Ramon Ortiz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 3, with a right elbow injury.

Ortiz injured his elbow during Sunday's game and was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday. He turned 40 years old in May, so if it's a serious injury, there's a real chance that his career will be over.

Ramon Ortiz will undergo an MRI on his right elbow Monday.

Ortiz left Sunday's game with what could be a potentially career-threatening injury. The 40-year-old right-hander was making his fourth spot start of the year after being DFA'd earlier in the week. His future with the Blue Jays is uncertain.

Ramon Ortiz left Sunday's game against the Padres with an apparent elbow injury.

The full extent of the injury isn't yet known, but this has the potential to be a serious setback. Ortiz allowed four runs on five hits over two innings before exiting. The Blue Jays should provide an update on his status after the game.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ramon Ortiz.

Ortiz was designated for assignment earlier this week, but is needed now that is Brandon Morrow (forearm) is on the disabled list. The 40-year-old left-hander has a 5.01 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 24 innings with the Blue Jays.

Blue Jays sent RHP Ramon Ortiz outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

Ortiz was designated for assignment earlier this week after he posted an ugly 5.01 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 23 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays. There were no takers on waivers, so the veteran right-hander will remain with the organization.

Blue Jays designated RHP Ramon Ortiz for assignment.

Ortiz posted a 5.01 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in 23 1/3 innings with Toronto. The veteran right-hander is likely to pass through waivers and will then have the opportunity to accept an assignment to the Triple-A level.

Ramon Ortiz allowed one run over seven innings as the Blue Jays beat the Giants on Wednesday.

Ortiz scattered six hits and a walk in his seven innings, striking out just one. The right-hander has turned in two straight good outings, but there's not a lot of reason to think his good luck will continue -- and even if it does, he offers little for fantasy owners. He'll start next against the Rays next week.

Ramon Ortiz will start Wednesday against the Giants.

He'll start in place of Brandon Morrow, who has been pushed back to Saturday. Ortiz tossed five innings of one-run ball Friday against the Red Sox, but he shouldn't be trusted in fantasy leagues.

Ramon Ortiz is tentatively scheduled to start Friday against the Red Sox.

The Blue Jays need a spot-starter since Brandon Morrow has been pushed back to Sunday due to a stiff neck. Ortiz, 40, is not an option in fantasy leagues.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ramon Ortiz from Triple-A Buffalo.

It's desperation time in Toronto. Ortiz was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays just a couple of weeks ago but is back in the majors again to provide relief depth.

Blue Jays sent RHP Ramon Ortiz outright to Triple-A Buffalo.

He had been designated for assignment earlier in the week but easily passed through waivers. Ortiz could be back with the big club later this summer.

Blue Jays designated RHP Ramon Ortiz for assignment.

The move was made to make room on the roster for Aaron Laffey. Ortiz should pass through waivers with relative ease.

Blue Jays purchased the contract of RHP Ramon Ortiz from Triple-A Buffalo.

Ortiz hasn't appeared in the majors since 2011, when he had a 4.86 ERA and 25/11 K/BB ratio in 33 1/3 innings with the Cubs. He allowed two runs over five innings in his first start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.

Blue Jays signed RHP Ramon Ortiz to a minor league contract.

He also gets an invite to spring training. Ortiz, who turns 40 in March, posted a 3.45 ERA and 104/37 K/BB ratio over 169 1/3 innings this past season with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate. He's a long shot to make the Opening Day roster.

Giants released RHP Ramon Ortiz.

Ortiz, 39, posted a 4.86 ERA and 25/11 K/BB ratio over 33 1/3 innings with the Cubs last season. Despite a solid spring -- he allowed three earned runs in 10 2/3 innings, striking out eight -- Ortiz couldn't crack San Francisco's roster. He may sign another minor league deal, or he might just call it a career.

Giants signed RHP Ramon Ortiz to a minor league contract.

He'll also get an invite to spring training. Ortiz, who turns 39 in March, posted a 4.86 ERA and 25/11 K/BB ratio over 33 1/3 innings with the Cubs last season. He'll likely serve as insurance for the starting rotation.

Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs are interested in signing right-hander Ramon Ortiz to a minor league contract.

Ortiz, who turns 39 in March, posted a 4.86 ERA and 25/11 K/BB ratio over 33 1/3 innings with the Cubs last season. The veteran right-hander would be a long shot to make the Opening Day roster, but he could be useful insurance in the minors.