San Diego Padres place Mexican Tirso Ornelas on designation waivers

On February 18, 2026, the San Diego Padres placed Mexican baseball player Tirso Ornelas on designation waivers. This move indicates the Padres' intention to remove Ornelas from their 40-man roster, potentially making him available to other Major League Baseball teams. Ornelas, a player of Mexican nationality, may face a transition period depending on waiver claims or subsequent team decisions. This roster adjustment reflects the Padres' ongoing strategy to manage player personnel and roster flexibility ahead of the upcoming season.