Former Yankees infielder Jonathan Ornelas moves to Brewers after brief Athletics stint
Jonathan Ornelas, a former New York Yankees infielder, was traded from the Oakland Athletics to the Milwaukee Brewers following a short stay with the A's.
Jonathan Ornelas, a former infielder for the New York Yankees and a Texas Rangers World Series champion, was unable to secure a spot on the Yankees' big-league roster and subsequently signed with the Oakland Athletics. He earned a call-up but was optioned after the team slipped out of playoff contention. The Athletics re-signed him before trading him to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash.
Milwaukee needed a replacement for Brice Turang, who remains on the bench nursing a knee injury. Ornelas has been performing well at Triple-A, posting a.310/.378/.505 line with 11 home runs in just over 300 plate appearances across the Yankees' and Athletics' affiliates. The Brewers hope his recent production can translate to major-league success.
Why it matters
The trade gives the Brewers a potential infield depth boost while highlighting roster moves for a player seeking a stable MLB role.
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