Jonathan Ornelas - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Last Night in Baseball: Paul Skenes is Unreal

Paul Skenes is historically great, fun with heights, Drake Baldwin's big night and more from Thursday's MLB action.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Paul Skenes is Unreal

Baldwin and Ozuna power Braves to 8-6 comeback win over Marlins

Drake Baldwin homered twice and drove in five runs, Marcell Ozuna also went deep and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Miami Marlins 8-6

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves 3B Austin Riley Heads to IL With Abdominal Strain For 2nd Time in 2025

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...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Braves 3B Austin Riley Heads to IL With Abdominal Strain For 2nd Time in 2025

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

Returns to Triple-A Atlanta returned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Ornelas was added to the MLB roster Saturday for the Speedway Classic, which was ultimately suspended after a couple rain delays. Hunter Waldrep will instead serve as Atlanta's extra player for the continuation of the game Sunday.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Added to roster Atlanta added Ornelas to its active roster Saturday.

Impact Atlanta will be allowed to carry an extra player on its roster for the Speedway Classic in Bristol on Saturday, and the team will take the opportunity to add extra depth to its bench. Ornelas owns a .617 OPS in Triple-A this season and is 0-for-5 in the majors, making him likely to head back to Triple-A Gwinnett following Saturday's contest.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Atlanta The Rangers traded Ornelas to Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for cash.

Impact Ornelas was removed from Texas' 40-man roster Monday to make room for Michael Helman, but the former will now reclaim a 40-man spot upon moving to Atlanta. Ornelas, 24, has spent most of the season in Triple-A, slashing .204/.339/.235 across 121 plate appearances. He figures to remain in the minors with his new organization.

MAY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Rangers designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.

Impact He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to utility man Michael Herman, whom the Rangers claimed off waivers from the Pirates. Ornelas had seen big-league action with Texas in three straight seasons but never received a look in an everyday role and instead served as a utility infielder. The 24-year-old is a capable defender at multiple infield spots, but he produced a .204/.339/.235 slash line over 121 plate appearances at Triple-A Round Rock this season and wouldn't profile as an interesting fantasy option if he were to resurface in the majors with another club.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Corey Seager activated from the 10-day IL by the struggling Texas Rangers

Corey Seager has been activated from the injured list after the Texas Rangers lost eight of the 10 games he missed because of a right hamstring strain

MAY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Round Rock The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.

Impact Ornelas was brought onto the active roster Friday to replace Nick Ahmed but will now head back to the minors to make room for Corey Seager, who was activated from the IL on Saturday. Ornelas hasn't had much success at the plate this season, going 0-for-5 during his brief stints in the majors and logging a .414 OPS across 67 Triple-A plate appearances.

MAY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact The 24-year-old will fill the roster spot of Nick Ahmed, who was designated for assignment Friday. Ornelas will provide some infield depth with Corey Seager (hamstring) on the injured list, but it'll be Josh Smith operating as the regular shortstop.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers are struggling on offense and send slumping slugger Jake Burger down to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have optioned slumping slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers place LF Wyatt Langford on 10-day injured list with an abdominal muscle strain

The Texas Rangers placed Wyatt Langford on the 10-day injured list with an abdominal muscle strain

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Ornelas was recalled in late March but played sparingly, making just one start. Ezequiel Duran and Dustin Harris have joined the big club as Ornelas goes down and Wyatt Langford (oblique) lands on the injured list.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers place 3B Josh Jung on 10-day IL with neck spasms

The Texas Rangers placed third baseman Josh Jung on the 10-day injured list with neck spasms before their series finale against the Boston Red Sox and recalled infielder Jonathan O...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Moves up from majors The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Texas will bring Ornelas aboard to provide some extra depth in the infield while Josh Jung (neck) is on the injured list. Jung's absence is unlikely to open up regular at-bats for Ornelas, as Josh Smith (quadricep) is expected to get the first chance to replace Jung as the team's everyday third baseman.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.

Impact Ornelas' defensive versatility and .881 OPS in spring training gave him a good chance to win a spot on the Rangers' bench out of spring training. However, the team would evidently like to see if his hot bat can hold up in the Triple-A regular season -- not surprising given his career .505 OPS in the big leagues.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at third base Ornelas started at third base and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 8-2 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Ornelas appeared in just his third game since being called up at the beginning of the month. He filled in for Josh Jung, who was shut down for a couple of days due to discomfort in the area near where he underwent wrist surgery earlier this year. The Rangers aren't yet mathematically eliminated from the postseason, but that could happen this weekend. At that point, the club may not want to risk bringing Jung back. If that were to occur, Ornelas and Ezequiel Duran would likely share the hot corner for the remainder of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets September call-up The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock ahead of Sunday's 6-4 extra-inning win over the Athletics.

Impact Ornelas' addition strengthens Texas' depth in the infield, but he's unlikely to be in store for regular at-bats so long as Corey Seager, Josh Jung, Marcus Semien and Josh Smith are able to maintain health down the stretch. Prior to his promotion, Ornelas had hit .252 with three home runs and nine stolen bases over 366 plate appearances with Round Rock this season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

JONATHAN ORNELAS NEWS

NEWS

BIO

STATS

VIDEOS

GAME LOG

INJURIES