Jonathan Ornelas: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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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

Atlanta Braves outright two players

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MLB News / Talking Chop / August 2

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.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 24

Rangers trade infielder Jonathan Ornelas to Braves

The Rangers announced the trade of infielder Jonathan Ornelas to the Braves for cash considerations. Texas had designated him for assignment earlier this week when they claimed Michael Helman off waivers from Pittsburgh.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Rangers claim Michael Helman, designate Jonathan Ornelas

The Rangers announced that they have claimed infielder Michael Helman off waivers from the Pirates and optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock. The Bucs designated him for assignment last week.

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Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / May 3

Seager activate, Ornelas optioned, Dunning outrighted

Corey Seager is back Shortstop Corey Seager has been activated from the injured list, the Texas Rangers announced today. To make room for him on the active roster, the Rangers have optioned utility man Jonathan Ornelas has been optioned to AAA Round Rock.

Texas Rangers News / Lone Star Ball / April 23

Seager’s early exit likely means Ornelas up

With Corey Seager leaving Tuesday’s game with a hamstring issue, Jonathan Ornelas is likely on his way to Sacramento In the words of the immortal bard Bret Michaels, every rose has its thorn, and thus the Texas Rangers’ offensive outburst last night — 8!!!