Brewers acquire Jonathan Ornelas from Athletics to bolster infield depth
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired infielder Jonathan Ornelas from the Athletics in exchange for cash considerations. Ornelas, 26, started at second base in the Brewers' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. His addition comes as the Brewers address struggles in their infield, particularly with infielder Brice Turang dealing with a left knee injury. Ornelas has played 38 games in his MLB career, hitting.200 with two doubles and three RBIs. The Brewers have lost four of their last five games during a road trip in Southern California.
- •Jonathan Ornelas starts at second base for the Brewers against the Dodgers.
- •He has a career batting average of.200 over 38 MLB games.
- •Brice Turang is managing a knee issue but expected to avoid the injured list.
- •Ornelas was acquired in a trade for cash considerations.
- •Brewers have struggled recently, losing four of five games.
- 11:36 PMESPN MLB — Brewers trade for A's Ornelas to bolster infield
- 10:22 PMYahoo Sports — 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 and Athletics, hitting .200 with two doubles and three RBIs.
"The Milwaukee Brewers traded for the Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas on Saturday in an effort to help their struggling infield.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 15, 2026, 11:36 PMBrewers trade for A's Ornelas to bolster infield
The Milwaukee Brewers traded for the Athletics' Jonathan Ornelas on Saturday in an effort to help their struggling infield.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 10:22 PMBrewers 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 and Athletics, hitting .200 with two doubles and three RBIs.
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