​TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 17: Jonathan 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. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)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.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.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAhead 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.”Ornelas has not appeared in a game for the Yankees.He had signed a Minor League deal with the franchise over the offseason.Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe post New York Yankees Expected To Lose 3-Year MLB Player During Dodgers Series appeared first on HEAVY.