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The Brewers re-signed infielder Jonathan Ornelas on a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero. He’ll report to Triple-A Nashville. Ornelas elected free agency after being waived by Milwaukee last week.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 1

Brewers-Jonathan Ornelas Reunion Is Quiet Win for Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Brewers brought some more depth into the organization on Monday. Francys Romero of Beisbolfr.com reported that Milwaukee has re-signed veteran infielder Jonathan Ornelas to a minor league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Nashville just days after being designated for assignment by the organization.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Jonathan Ornelas Elects Free Agency

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas, who was designated for assignment by the Brewers earlier this week, cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Nashville.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25

Brewers Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment

The Brewers announced that outfielder Sal Frelick has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. Infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 16

What to Know About Brewers New Infielder Jonathan Ornelas

The Milwaukee Brewers landed an intriguing infielder on Saturday ahead of their contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Before the contest, Milwaukee acquired veteran infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics in exchange for cash.

Athletics News / Field Level Media / August 15

Brewers acquire INF Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics

The struggling and banged-up Milwaukee Brewers added some infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday. Manager Pat Murphy wasted no time with the 26-year old Ornelas, putting him in the lineup as Milwaukee faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third contest of their four-game series the same day he was acquired.

Athletics News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15

Brewers quietly acquire infield depth in trade with Athletics

The Milwaukee Brewers acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics for cash considerations on Saturday. Milwaukee activated the 26-year-old for its game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 15

Brewers Acquire Jonathan Ornelas From Athletics

The Brewers and Athletics agreed to a minor trade this afternoon, with the A’s sending Jonathan Ornelas to Milwaukee for cash considerations. The Brewers reportedly plan to select Ornelas, and he will be active this evening when they take on the Dodgers (per Adam McCalvy of MLB.com).

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Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13

Athletics Outright Jonathan Ornelas

The A’s sent infielder Jonathan Ornelas outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. This is his second career outright, which gives him the right to elect free agency.

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Athletics Cut Ties With Former Yankees Infielder

Jonathan Ornelas, a former member of the New York Yankees’ minor league system, has been designated for assignment by the Athletics. The move came Monday as the A’s reinstated infielder Zack Gelof from the 10-day injured list, creating a corresponding roster change that left no room for the 26-year-old utility player.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10

Athletics Designate Jonathan Ornelas For Assignment

The Athletics announced that infielder/outfielder Zack Gelof has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list. In a corresponding move, infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas has been designated for assignment.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Athletics To Select Jonathan Ornelas

The Athletics are calling up infielder Jonathan Ornelas, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. The A’s will need to make a move, or moves, to make room for him on both the active and 40-man rosters.

Athletics News / Dice City Sports / July 30

Ornelas stays hot but Aviators fall 11-2 at Oklahoma City

The Las Vegas Aviators never slowed Oklahoma City’s offense Wednesday, though Jonathan Ornelas continued his strong start with his new club. Oklahoma City scored in seven of eight innings and handed Las Vegas an 11-2 loss at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

A’s, Jonathan Ornelas Agree To Minor League Deal

The Athletics are in agreement with infielder Jonathan Ornelas on a minor league contract, reports Francys Romero. He’ll report to Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old opted out of a minor league deal with the Yankees last week.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 17

Jonathan Ornelas To Opt Out Of Yankees Deal

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas is opting out of his minor league deal with the Yankees, reports Francys Romero. He’ll become a free agent if New York doesn’t select him onto the MLB roster.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Yankees Minor Leaguer Makes Career Decision

Jonathan Ornelas has elected to become a free agent after exercising the opt-out clause in his minor league contract with the New York Yankees, ending his stint with the organization despite putting together one of the best offensive seasons of his professional career.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / May 6

Jonathan Ornelas ready when called upon by RailRiders

Infielder Jonathan Ornelas has played in 22 of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders’ first 32 games this season. Whenever he has been called upon, he has been ready.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

Yankees Sign 25-Year-Old Rangers Infielder

The New York Yankees have made an early move to bring in some organizational infield depth. According to MLB.com's transaction log, the Yankees have signed Jonathan Ornelas to a minor league contract after he elected free agency a little over two weeks ago on November 6.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25, 2025

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Braves add infielder Jonathan Ornelas for MLB Speedway Classic game

Atlanta adds an additional position player for today’s game. The Atlanta Braves announced that infielder Jonathan Ornelas was added to the team’s active roster as the additional player for today’s MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, TN.