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The Brewers acquired Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations.
Ornelas was pushed off the Athletics' 40-man roster Monday, but he'll reclaim a 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 designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The Athletics outrighted Ornelas to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Ornelas has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to elect free agency. If he does decide to stick around, the 26-year-old will provide the Athletics with some infield depth at Las Vegas.
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Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas: Jettisoned from 40-man roster
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The Athletics designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.
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.
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Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas: Called up to A's
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The Athletics selected Ornelas' contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.
Ornelas recently signed a minor-league deal with the A's, and 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.
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Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas: Signs deal with Athletics
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Ornelas and the Athletics agreed on a minor-league contract Thursday, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports.
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 after signing with the A's.
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Yankees' Jonathan Ornelas: Opts out of minors deal
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Ornelas has exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Yankees, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
Ornelas triggering 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.
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Yankees' Jonathan Ornelas: Nabs minors deal from Yankees
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The Yankees signed Ornelas to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.
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.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent outright to Triple-A
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Atlanta outrighted Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.
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.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Booted off 40-man roster
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Atlanta designated Ornelas for assignment Friday.
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.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent down to minors
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Atlanta optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
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.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Back with big club
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Atlanta recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Just one day after being swapped off the active roster, Ornelas will rejoin Atlanta to replace outfielder Jarred Kelenic, who was optioned to Triple-A as part of a series of moves Monday. Ornelas is capable of playing three infield spots and can handle spot duty in the outfield. The 25-year-old has slashed .202/.320/.300 with six home runs and six steals in 79 games at Triple-A this season.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Returns to Triple-A
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Atlanta returned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Ornelas was added to the big-league roster Saturday for Atlanta's matchup with the Reds in the MLB Speedway Classic in Bristol, Tenn., which was ultimately suspended in the first inning after a couple rain delays. With Atlanta needing an extra arm for the continuation of the game Sunday, right-hander Hurston Waldrep was called up from Triple-A to replace Ornelas as the team's 27th man.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Added to roster
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Atlanta added Ornelas to its active roster Saturday.
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.
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Braves' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent to Atlanta
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The Rangers traded Ornelas to Atlanta on Saturday in exchange for cash.
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.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Scrubbed from 40-man roster
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The Rangers designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.
He'll give up his spot on the 40-man roster to utility man Michael Helman, 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.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent back to Round Rock
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The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
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.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Back in big leagues
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The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
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.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Optioned to Triple-A
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The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News reports.
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.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Moves up from Triple-A
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The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Texas will bring Ornelas aboard to provide some extra infield depth 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) and Ezequiel Duran will be ahead of him on the depth chart at third base.
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Rangers' Jonathan Ornelas: Sent to minors
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The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday.
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, which is not surprising given his career .505 OPS in the big leagues.
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