His Independiente debut arrived on 28 November versus Belgrano.[1] After just two further appearances in the next four years, Ortiz joined Peruvian Primera División side Universidad San Martín on loan for the 2016 season.[1][5] He went on to score twenty times, including one brace against Alianza Atlético on 18 September 2016, in forty appearances for the club.[1] On 24 January 2017, Ortiz returned to Peru to play for Sporting Cristal on loan.[1] He scored in his first match, netting a late consolation against Sport Rosario on 25 February.[1] Ten more goals followed in forty-five games in all competitions for them.[1][6][7]
Former club Universidad San Martín resigned Ortiz permanently in July 2018, seven months before he completed a return to another previous team: Sporting Cristal.[1] He made his bow on 24 February versus Alianza Lima, prior to scoring twice on his Copa Sudamericana debut against Unión Española in May.[1][8]