On Thursday, the New York Yankees are off for the final day of All-Star break.
They will resume play on Friday evening when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Bronx.
Yankees Expected To Lose 3-Year MLB Player
GettyJonathan Ornelas #64 of the New York Yankees poses for a photo during New York Yankees Photo Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 17, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
Ahead of their series with the Dodgers, Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reported the news that Jonathan Ornelas will likely opt out of his deal with the Yankees.
Romero wrote: “Infielder Jonathan Ornelas has an opt out of his contract with the Yankees, per sources. He will opt out this week making him a free agent. Ornelas is slashing .299/.362/.480 with 13 doubles, 9 HR, and 39 RBI at Triple-A Scranton.”
He will opt out this week making him a free agent.
Ornelas is slashing .299/.362/.480 with 13 doubles, 9 HR, and 39 RBI at Triple-A Scranton.
Ornelas has not appeared in a game for the Yankees.
He signed a Minor League deal with the franchise over the offseason.
@NYY_Prospects had written (on November 19, 2025): “The Yankees have signed INF Jonathan Ornelas to a minor league contract. Ornelas has 32 MLB games under his belt with the Rangers and Braves from 2023-25. Last year in Triple-A, he slashed .196/.295/.303 in 115 games. Played 2B/SS/3B/LF/CF.”
Ornelas has 32 MLB games under his belt with the Rangers and Braves from 2023-25.
Last year in Triple-A, he slashed .196/.295/.303 in 115 games. Played 2B/SS/3B/LF/CF.
Looking At Ornelas
GettyJonathan Ornelas #19 of the Atlanta Braves looks on prior to facing the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on August 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Ornelas was picked in the 3rd round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the Texas Rangers.
He spent part of three MLB seasons with Texas before finishing last year with the Atlanta Braves.
Over his 32 career games, the 26-year-old is batting .208 with 11 hits, three RBIs and four runs.
GettyJonathan Ornelas #21 of the Texas Rangers hits a two RBI single during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 28, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
Based on his numbers in Triple-A (and age), it will be interesting to see if another team picks up Ornelas before the end of the 2026 season.
He could provide good depth to another organization.
Yankees Ahead Of Dodgers
GettyCody Bellinger #35 of the New York Yankees speaks with Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Yankees are currently the second-place team in the American League East with a 54-42 record in 96 games.
They have gone 23-20 in 43 games at home in the Bronx.
New York Yankees Expected To Lose 3-Year MLB Player During Dodgers Series