Overview
- The deal was reported Friday and will send Ornelas to Triple‑A Las Vegas with expectations he will report to the club promptly.
- Ornelas opted out of his Yankees minor‑league contract last week after finishing his stint in New York’s Triple‑A system and becoming a free agent.
- He has hit .299/.362/.480 this season with nine homers through roughly 280 plate appearances, numbers that spurred his decision to pursue a new opportunity.
- Ornelas has roughly 58 major‑league plate appearances across prior stints with the Rangers and Braves and is valued primarily for his glove and ability to play multiple infield positions.
- Oakland’s depth at second and third base is unsettled and injuries to players including Zack Gelof have opened a potential path for a promotion with the club approaching the Aug. 3 trade deadline.