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• Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Starts at third base

  09/21/2024 • By RotoWire

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

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• Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Gets September call-up

  09/02/2024 • By RotoWire

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

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• Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent to Round Rock

  07/29/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. Ornelas will return to the minors after appearing in 11 games for the Rangers following his June 30 call-up. He went 3-for-19 with an RBI over that span while serving as a utility infielder. Ornelas will get the chance to play on an everyday basis as he heads back to Round Rock, with whom he's slashed .248/.320/.348 with seven stolen bases, three home runs and 22 RBI across 257 plate appearances this season.

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• Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Fills in at 3B

  07/06/2024 • By RotoWire

  Ornelas started at third base and went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 3-0 win over the Rays. Ornelas entered the starting lineup with Josh Smith (hamstring) unavailable. Smith has been the primary fill-in at third base for the injured Josh Jung (wrist), whose return has hit a delay. It was the same injury that forced Smith to miss four games in June, and Ornelas could be in line for starts over the weekend. Since getting called up from Triple-A Round Rock, Ornelas is 3-for-8 with a walk, two doubles, an RBI and a run scored over five games.

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• Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Promoted to majors

  05/06/2024 • By RotoWire

  The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday. He'll take the 26-man active roster spot vacated by Wyatt Langford (hamstring), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Ornelas, 23, has posted a .720 OPS with two home runs and one stolen base at Round Rock this season, but the Rangers are bringing him aboard mainly for his capable glove in the middle infield. Though he's played exclusively at second base and shortstop this season, Ornelas also saw action at third base and center field in 2023.

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