JONATHAN ORNELAS NEWS

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Round Rock The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Ornelas will return to the minors after making 11 major-league outings since his call up June 30. He went 3-for-19 with an RBI over that span, as he saw his playing time diminish when Josh Smith returned from his glute injury. With Round Rock this season, Ornelas is slashing .248/.320/.348 with seven stolen bases, three triples, three home runs and 22 RBI across 257 plate appearances.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ornelas wins Play of the Week for jump throw | 07/29/2024 Rangers third baseman Jonathan Ornelas wins the Play of the Week for his spectacular deep jump-throw to nab Tommy Pham at first

JULY 29 • MLB.COM

Jonathan Ornelas answers Texas Rangers' call with spectacular jump throw “If you can make the routine plays routine, then the extraordinary plays are going to happen,” Ornelas said.

JULY 24 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Gray's stellar outing capped by amazing throw from Ornelas ARLINGTON -- The Rangers’ dugout went wild as Jon Gray recorded the second out of the eighth inning Tuesday night. But they weren’t cheering...

JULY 24 • MLB.COM

Returning to bench role Ornelas is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.

Impact Ornelas will hit the bench after he started in each of the last three games, with the last two coming at third base while Josh Smith (glute) was out of the lineup. With Smith returning to his usual post at the hot corner for Sunday's series finale, however, Ornelas looks poised to see light usage moving forward as a utility infielder.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at 3B 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in at 3B 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.

Impact 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.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Ornelas reflects on career milestone achieved with Texas Rangers Ornelas recorded the first extra-base hit and RBI of his professional career on Tuesday.

JULY 3 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Scratched Wednesday Ornelas was scratched from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

Impact The 24-year-old was set to receive his second straight start at third base Wednesday, but shortstop Corey Seager's (wrist) late addition to the lineup will push Josh Smith back to the hot corner. Ornelas went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and an RBI on Tuesday but may not stick around the roster much longer if Seager is fully recovered.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start at third base Ornelas started at third base and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-0 win over the Padres.

Impact Ornelas entered the starting lineup as Josh Smith continued to fill in at shortstop for Corey Seager (wrist). Ornelas and Davis Wendzel are covering third while Seager is unavailable.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Sunday The Rangers recalled Ornelas from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The 24-year-old will join Texas ahead of Sunday's series finale in Baltimore since Corey Seager (wrist) is banged up. Ornelas will provide infield depth for the Rangers until Seager is ready for action.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers place Wyatt Langford on injured list, recall infielder Jonathan Ornelas Langford (hamstring strain) could miss three to four weeks, according to manager Bruce Bochy.

MAY 6 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Sent to minors The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Impact Ornelas, 23, appeared in eight games for Texas during the 2023 season, but he wasn't a serious candidate to make the Opening Day roster. The infielder should get the chance to play on a near-everyday basis at Round Rock to begin the campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Ornelas collected one hit and struck out four times in seven at-bats since being promoted Sept. 9. He was sent down Monday along with Sam Huff to make room for Josh Jung (thumb) and Adolis Garcia (knee), who were both activated from the 10-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Ornelas was recalled by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Ornelas got into two games off the bench for the Rangers in August but did not receive a plate appearance. Given that he owns a modest 83 wRC+ in 108 Triple-A games this season, it's unlikely he's been called up for his bat. J.P. Martinez was optioned in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Ornelas spent a week with Texas, but he did not record even one at-bat, so the Rangers decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for the returning Travis Jankowski. Given his ability to play both the infield and outfield, Ornelas figures to garner consideration next time there is an opening on the big-league roster.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers All-Star 3B Josh Jung to undergo thumb surgery

Rookie of the Year contender Josh Jung will likely miss at least six weeks after breaking his left thumb Sunday.

AUGUST 8, 2023

Officially recalled by Rangers Ornelas was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact It was reported Sunday that Ornelas would be called up from the minors, and he officially replaced the injured Josh Jung (thumb) on the roster one day later. Ornelas figures to fill some type of super-utility role in his first big-league stint.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up imminent Ornelas will be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Ornelas spent the start of the 2023 campaign at Round Rock and hit .250 with five homers, 54 runs, 39 RBI and nine stolen bases. He'll presumably serve in a depth role with the major-league club since Josh Jung (thumb) will presumably require an IL stint.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Ornelas to Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Impact Ornelas was added to the team's 40-man roster this offseason after a nice showing in 2022 at Double-A Frisco and he's posted an .826 OPS this spring. However, 22-year-old is in need of more seasoning and he'll get that at Round Rock.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Spring Training Preview: Jonathan Ornelas Jonathan Ornelas has worked his way up the Texas Rangers minor-league system and is an intriguing, multi-position prospect.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM