Brewers add Jonathan Ornelas in trade with Athletics effort to bolster infield depth
The Milwaukee Brewers acquired Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday in an effort to help their struggling infield. Ornelas, 26, was in the lineup for the Brewers' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night, starting at second base and hitting ninth after Milwaukee acquired him for cash considerations. Ornelas has played 38 career games for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves…
The Milwaukee Brewers have bolstered their infield depth by acquiring Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics on Saturday. The 26-year-old outfielder will be starting at second base and batting ninth in the next game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Milwaukee made the move in exchange for cash considerations.
Ornelas has a limited major league career, having played just 38 games across the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, and Athletics. His career batting average stands at a .200 clip with two doubles and three RBIs. This season, Ornelas appeared in six games for the Athletics, posting a .167 average in 13 plate appearances.
The acquisition comes as the Brewers' infield has been struggling, with Brice Turang dealing with a left knee injury. Manager Pat Murphy believes the injury will not necessitate a stint on the injured list. Milwaukee's road trip has seen them lose four of their last five games. To compensate for the loss of infielder Jihwan Bae, who was designated for assignment, the Brewers made this move to strengthen their infield roster.
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