Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Wed 11/19/25 11:42 AM

The Yankees signed Ornelas to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Thu 9/25/25 4:28 PM

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

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Fri 9/19/25 10:58 AM

Atlanta designated Ornelas for assignment Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Sat 8/9/25 9:18 AM

Atlanta optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Mon 8/4/25 10:34 AM

Atlanta recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Sun 8/3/25 9:33 AM

Atlanta returned Ornelas to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Sat 8/2/25 9:14 AM

Atlanta added Ornelas to its active roster Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Sat 5/24/25 10:49 AM

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

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Mon 5/19/25 3:44 PM

The Rangers designated Ornelas for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Jonathan Ornelas
3B ATL
Sat 5/3/25 4:43 PM

The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
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.