Milwaukee Brewers Cut 4-Year MLB Player Before Mets Series

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The Milwaukee Brewers will begin a three-game series against the New York Mets at Citi Field at 6:10 p.m. CDT on Tuesday.

Ahead of Tuesday’s game, the Brewers announced they cut a four-year MLB player from their active roster.

Milwaukee Brewers Cut 4-Year MLB Player Jonathan Ornelas Before Mets Series

Miami Marlins v Atlanta Braves — GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 07: Jonathan Ornelas #19 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to facing the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

The Brewers announced on X that they designated infielder/outfielder Jonathan Ornelas for assignment and reinstated outfielder Sal Frelick from the 10-day injured list.

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The Brewers acquired Ornelas from the Athletics in exchange for cash on Aug. 15.

Ornelas went 2-for-9 with an RBI across three games with Milwaukee.

He went 6-for-12 with one walk and seven strikeouts with the Athletics this year.

Looking at Jonathan Ornelas

Athletics v Cincinnati Reds — GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 6: Jonathan Ornelas #11 of the Athletics fields a ground ball during the eighth inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 6, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated the Athletics 6-5. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)

Ornelas has four years of big-league experience. He appeared in 30 games with the Texas Rangers from 2023-25. He also played in two games with the Atlanta Braves last year.

In 80 career plate appearances in the majors, Ornelas has slashed .203/.253/.230 with two doubles, four RBI, four walks and 31 strikeouts.

Detroit Tigers v Athletics — GettySACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 01: Jonathan Ornelas #11 bunts for a base hit against the Detroit Tigers in the bottom of the fourth inning at Sutter Health Park on August 01, 2026 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Ornelas has put up strong numbers in the minors this year, slashing .310/.378/.505 with 11 home runs and 46 RBI.

In eight minor-league seasons, Ornelas has hit .263/.342/.386 with 63 homers and 330 RBI.

Milwaukee Brewers Right Now

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The Brewers are coming off a 2-1 series victory against the Atlanta Braves. Milwaukee won the first two games of the series on Friday and Saturday. Atlanta won the final game on Sunday.

The Brewers have won seven of their last 10 games. Before the Braves series, they won two of three games against the Seattle Mariners. Notably, Milwaukee won the first game of that series 22-0.

Atlanta Braves v Milwaukee Brewers — GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – AUGUST 21: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning at American Family Field on August 21, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Milwaukee is in first place in the National League Central with an 81-50 record.

The team has a 5 1/2 game lead over the Chicago Cubs.

The Brewers have the best record in MLB.

Therefore, if the season were to end today, they would have a first-round bye in the postseason.