Jarred Kelenic - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Joins Yankees on minors deal Kelenic signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Saturday, Conor Foley of YES Network reports.

Impact Once considered a top prospect in the sport, Kelenic fizzled out with Seattle and has bounced around in the years since. He has played in 36 big-league games this season between the White Sox and Rangers, slashing .219/.313/.288 in 83 plate appearances. It's not completely out of the question that he could join the parent club in September, but Kelenic appears set to join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the time being.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Kelenic elected to become a free agent Tuesday.

Impact After passing through waivers following his removal from the Rangers' 40-man roster, Kelenic has decided to test out free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The outfielder previously chose the same route before eventually re-signing with Texas, so that could happen again.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Rangers designated Kelenic for assignment Sunday.

Impact Kelenic has now been cast off 40-man rosters on three occasions, with the Rangers DFAing him the last two times. The 27-year-old outfielder has slashed just .219/.313/.288 with one home run, six RBI and five runs across 83 plate appearances at the big-league level this season between stops with the White Sox and Rangers. He's unlikely to get claimed off waivers and could elect free agency once he clears.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto keys early rally, Angels snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Rangers

Zach Neto had an RBI single and scored during the Angels’ three-run third inning, and Los Angeles snapped its three-game skid with a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Texas The Rangers selected Kelenic's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact After recently re-signing with Texas on a minor-league contract, Kelenic is back with the big-league club. The 26-year-old last appeared in the majors on June 28. With the White Sox and Rangers this season, Kelenic has posted a .213/.304/.295 with one home run and four RBI in 69 plate appearances. Texas designated Jonah Bride for assignment to make room for Kelenic on both the 26- and 40-man rosters.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Rangers on MiLB deal The Rangers re-signed Kelenic to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Impact Kelenic has posted a 1.110 OPS in 28 games with Triple-A Round Rock this season but has just a .599 OPS in 26 contests in the majors with the White Sox and Rangers. The former top prospect will give Texas some experienced outfield depth at Round Rock.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Rangers Kelenic was released by the Rangers on Sunday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Kelenic will become a free agent after posting a .374 average with five home runs, 17 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven stolen bases over 107 at-bats in 27 contests with Triple-A Round Rock. The outfielder hasn't shown the ability to produce consistently at the major-league level, but his minor-league production will likely lead to a new suitor in the near future.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross, Chris Paddack elect free agency from Rangers Deadspin | Jarred Kelenic, Joe Ross, Chris Paddack elect free agency from Rangers

JULY 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Cameron Cauley makes splash in big league debut as Rangers top Guardians 6-3 for 5th straight win

Cameron Cauley tripled in the seventh inning for his first hit in his major league debut before scoring the go-ahead run on a single by Nicky Lopez to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Rangers The Rangers designated Kelenic for assignment Monday.

Impact Kelenic went 1-for-8 at the plate in his brief time with the Rangers and has just a .599 OPS in 26 games between the White Sox and Rangers this season. The 26-year-old will likely clear waivers, and assuming that happens, he would have the opportunity to elect free agency.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers complete 4-game sweep of slumping Blue Jays with 3-2 victory

Pinch-runner Jarred Kelenic scored the tiebreaking run by racing home from second base on a wild pitch in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the slumping Toronto Blue Jay...

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Rangers Sign Former Mariners Starter as Familiar Trend Continues The Texas Rangers are continuing to fill out their organization with former Mariners. Earlier this month it was Jarred Kelenic, and this tim...

JUNE 25 • SI.COM

Jarred Kelenic's New Run with Rangers Gives Mariners Fans Deja Vu Jarred Kelenic may officially be in the journeyman stage of his career. He started in the Mets organization. He’s already been through Seatt...

JUNE 21 • SI.COM

Makes first start for Texas Kelenic started in left field and went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Saturday's 6-4 loss to San Diego.

Impact Kelenic started his first game for the Rangers, who selected his contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday. With two everyday spots in the outfield locked down (Wyatt Langford and Brandon Nimmo), Kelenic joins a group that includes Alejandro Osuna and Cody Freeman vying for the at-bats that had previously belonged to Evan Carter (oblique). Kelenic, who signed with the organization earlier this month, slashed .340/.431/.620 with three home runs, 11 RBI, three steals and 12 runs over 59 plate appearances at Round Rock before getting back to the majors.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Texas Rangers

Jarred Kelenic is on his fourth team in four seasons, appearing in the big leagues for a second franchise this year after joining each club on a minor league contract

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Contract selected by Texas The Rangers selected Kelenic's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.

Impact Kelenic will join his second major-league team this season as he will make his way to Arlington to join the Rangers. With Round Rock, the 26-year-old raked .340/.431/.620 with three homers in 59 plate appearances. Texas optioned Josh Smith to Triple-A in order to make room for Kelenic on the active roster, and transferred Michael Helman to the 60-day injured list, which opened up a spot for Kelenic on the 40-man roster.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners' Former Top Prospect Is Now the Rangers' Latest Low-Risk Reclamation Project Welp, Jarred Kelenic is back in the AL West. The Texas Rangers have decided to take another flier on a former Mariner, adding him to a famil...

JUNE 1 • SI.COM

Former Mariner Jarred Kelenic's deal with Rangers is right out of a tired playbook The Rangers signed Jarred Kelenic to a minor league deal. He's the latest former Mariner to find work with Texas.

JUNE 1 • SODOMOJO.COM

Grabs MiLB deal from Rangers The Rangers signed Kelenic to a minor-league contract Monday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelenic elected free agency this past weekend after being booted off the White Sox's 40-man roster, and he's managed to quickly latch on with a new organization. The outfielder slashed .226/.305/.321 with a 6:20 BB:K over 59 plate appearances during his time with the Pale Hose. Kelenic will report to Triple-A Round Rock.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Kelenic cleared waivers and opted to become a free agent Saturday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kelenic was DFA'd by the White Sox on Monday and wasn't picked up off waivers. Rather than accept an outright assignment to the minors, the veteran outfielder has exercised his right to become a free agent. Kelenic posted a modest .226/.305/.321 slash line with one home run, four RBI and a 6:20 BB:K over 59 plate appearances for Chicago before being let go.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox

Rikuu Nishida has joined the Chicago White Sox after coming up from Triple-A Charlotte

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Kelenic for assignment Monday.

Impact Kelenic got some regular run in right field with the White Sox but managed just a .226/.305/.321 batting line with a 33.9 percent strikeout rate over 19 contests. His spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters is being absorbed by Rikuu Nishida.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat against southpaw Kelenic is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The Giants are sending southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill for the series finale, so the left-handed-hitting Kelenic will head to the bench. Derek Hill will replace Kelenic in right field and will bat seventh.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Earning consistent playing time Kelenic went 1-for-2 with a double and a run scored Saturday against the Giants.

Impact Kelenic started for the 16th time in the White Sox's last 19 games and returned to the lineup after a one-game absence caused by a back injury. He led off the fifth inning with a double and came around to score, but he was ultimately pulled in the seventh inning when a lefty reliever entered the game. Kelenic has had spurts of production in his return to the majors, but he has struck out at a 50 percent rate across his last 10 contests.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Kelenic (back) is starting in right field and batting sixth Saturday against the Giants.

Impact He was scratched from Friday's lineup with a lower-back contusion but is back in action against righty Adrian Houser. Kelenic is hitting .179 with one home run and 15 strikeouts in his last 10 games.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Zach Neto keys early rally, Angels snap 3-game skid with 3-2 win over Rangers

Cameron Cauley makes splash in big league debut as Rangers top Guardians 6-3 for 5th straight win

Rangers complete 4-game sweep of slumping Blue Jays with 3-2 victory

Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Texas Rangers

Nishida shows off his arm and his enthusiasm in big league debut with the White Sox