The San Diego Padres have optioned Tirso Ornelas to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Ornelas had a solid spring, posting a slash line of .294/.368/.451, but he did not make the Opening Day roster due to stiff competition in the Padres' outfield. However, don't be surprised if he's called up at some point, especially if he continues to swing the bat well in the minors.

Tirso Ornelas is slashing .421/.522/.789 with a homer, two RBI, four runs, four walks, and one strikeout through nine Cactus League games, per team stats.

Fantasy Impact

Ornelas, a top Padres prospect turning 25 soon, mashed an .871 OPS with 23 homers and 93 RBI at Triple-A in 2024, and his spring surge—plus a 40-man roster spot—puts him in the Opening Day mix. But the Feb. 7 signings of vets Connor Joe and Jason Heyward to fill Jurickson Profar’s shoes muddy his path. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues should watch him; a breakout could sneak him into relevance.

The Padres selected the contract of Tirso Ornelas from Triple-A El Paso.

Fantasy Impact

Ornelas has been added to the 40-man roster and could get a shot at some point out of the All-Star break with San Diego.