Jonathan Ornelas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with Brewers on MiLB deal The Brewers re-signed Ornelas to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Ornelas elected free agency last week after being removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster, but he's back in the organization on a new deal. The 26-year-old has hit .203/.253/.230 hitter over 80 plate appearances in the majors and will report to Triple-A Nashville.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Ornelas elected to become a free agent Friday, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports.

Impact Ornelas passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the Brewers' 40-man roster. Rather than accepting an outright assignment, the utility infielder has exercised his right to free agency. The 26-year-old is a career .203/.253/.230 hitter over 80 plate appearances in the majors.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers get sparkplug Frelick back from injured list The Brewers activated outfielder Sal Frelick off of the 10-day injured list and designed utility man Jonathan Ornelas for assignment on Tues...

AUGUST 25 • MLB.COM

DFA'd by Milwaukee The Brewers designated Ornelas for assignment Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was acquired from the Athletics in mid-August but made just three appearances for the Brewers before losing his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters. Between his time in Sacramento and Milwaukee this year, Ornelas has gone 4-for-21 with 11 strikeouts in nine MLB contests.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

What to Know About Brewers New Infielder Jonathan Ornelas The Milwaukee Brewers made an intriguing move on Saturday by bringing Jonathan Ornelas to town.

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Brewers add Jonathan Ornelas in trade with Athletics effort to bolster infield depth

The Milwaukee Brewers traded for the Athletics’ Jonathan Ornelas on Saturday in an effort to help their struggling infield

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Brewers shuffle infield with trade for Ornelas; Bae DFA'd LOS ANGELES -- The Brewers continued to shuffle their position-player group when they acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics...

AUGUST 15 • MLB.COM

Lands in Milwaukee The Athletics traded Ornelas to the Brewers on Saturday in exchange for cash.

Impact Ornelas was pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster Monday, but he'll reclaim a roster spot upon moving to Milwaukee. He'll report directly to the big club to help shore up the Brewers' infield depth as they navigate injuries to Brice Turang (knee) and Cooper Pratt (hamstring). Ji Hwan Bae was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Athletics outrighted Ornelas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Ornelas has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to elect free agency if he wants. If he does decide to stick around, the 26-year-old will provide the Athletics with some infield depth at Las Vegas.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Athletics designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.

Impact The move corresponds with the Athletics activating Zack Gelof (knee) from the 10-day injured list. Ornelas was brought up by the Athletics on July 31 to provide depth both in both the infield and outfield and went 2-for-12 with one walk and seven strikeouts across six games.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

In flurry of moves, A's call up Ornelas, option Thomas, DFA Zhuang WEST SACRAMENTO – The Athletics shook up their roster a bit ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Tigers at Sutter Health Park. Joinin...

AUGUST 1 • MLB.COM

Called up to A's The Athletics recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Francys Romero reports.

Impact Ornelas recently signed a minor-league deal with the A's last week, and now, eight days later, he will join the big-league club in Sacramento. The 26-year-old was most recently featured in the majors in 2025 with both Texas and Atlanta. With Joshua Kuroda-Grauer (groin) not due back for some time, Ornelas will provide depth in the middle infield for the Athletics.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Signs deal with Athletics Ornelas and the Athletics agreed on a minor-league contract Thursday, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports.

Impact Ornelas opted out of his minor-league deal with the Yankees on July 16, and he has now found a new home. The 26-year-old posted a .299 average with nine home runs, 39 RBI, 41 runs scored and nine stolen bases over 75 contests with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and he's expected to report to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Three-year MLB infielder, 26, opts out of Yankees contract Jonathan Ornelas opted out of his minor league contract with the New York Yankees, Francys Romero reported on Twitter/X on July 16. https://...

JULY 16 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Opts out of minors deal Ornelas has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Yankees, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Ornelas trigging his opt-out clause means the Yankees will either need to add him to their 40-man roster or cut him loose. The 26-year-old utility player has slashed .299/.362/.480 with nine home runs and nine stolen bases in 75 games this season with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs minors deal from Yankees The Yankees signed Ornelas to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.

Impact Ornelas has seen spot duty at the big-league level over the past three seasons, going 11-for-53 at the dish. The 25-year-old has experience at every position other than first base, catcher and pitcher, so he'll be handy to have around as depth at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Atlanta outrighted Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Impact Ornelas passed through waivers unclaimed after being booted off the 40-man roster. The infielder has spent the bulk of the season at the Triple-A level, hitting just .196/.295/.303 in 115 games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster Atlanta designated Ornelas for assignment Friday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jhancarlos Lara. It's the second time Ornelas has been designated for assignment this season, as the Rangers booted him off their 40-man roster in May before trading him to Atlanta. He's spent most of the 2025 campaign at the Triple-A level, where he's slashed only .196/.295/.303 in 115 contests.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves recall rookie Waldrep while Marlins add Gusto as Game 1 starters in split doubleheader

The Atlanta Braves have recalled rookie right-hander Hurston Waldrep from Triple-A Gwinnett to start the first game of a split doubleheader against the Miami Marlins

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent down to minors Atlanta optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Ornelas will end up as the odd man without a spot on Atlanta's bench after the team claimed Vidal Brujan off waivers from Baltimore on Friday. Ornelas went 2-for-4 and scored a run during his time with the big club.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors Atlanta optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Ornelas will end up as the odd man out on Atlanta's bench after the team claimed Vidal Brujan off waivers from Baltimore on Friday. Ornelas went 2-for-4 and scored a run during his time with the big club.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in two months with a strained lower...

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Back with big club Atlanta recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Just one day after being swapped off the active roster so that right-hander Hurston Waldrep could pitch the bulk of the innings in relief during Sunday's MLB Speedway Classic with the Reds, Ornelas will rejoin Atlanta to replace outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who was optioned to Triple-A. Ornelas is capable of playing all three infield spots and can handle spot duty in the outfield, but Atlanta is unlikely to open up an everyday role for the 25-year-old, who has slashed .202/.320/.300 with six home runs and six steals in 79 games at the Triple-A level this season.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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