Jonathan Ornelas has been added to the Atlanta Braves' active roster for the upcoming MLB Speedway Classic. Previously acquired from the Texas Rangers, Ornelas, 25, has played for Texas in the last three seasons with limited exposure, having recorded only 54 plate appearances in 2023. His offensive performance has been subpar, with a .645 OPS at Triple-A Gwinnett. However, his strong defensive skills provide the Braves with depth at shortstop, particularly if they decide to pinch-hit for Nick Allen. Over 85,000 fans are expected to attend the event.
Jonathan Ornelas was added to the Braves' active roster for the MLB Speedway Classic. He previously played for the Texas Rangers and had limited appearances this season.
Ornelas, 25, provides the Braves with a strong and versatile defensive option at shortstop. His OPS with Gwinnett stands at .645 over 49 games.
Over the last three seasons, Jonathan Ornelas has had limited opportunities, recording only 54 plate appearances and a .574 OPS in Triple-A before joining the Braves.
More than 85,000 fans are anticipated for the match-up between the Braves and the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor Speedway.
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