JARRED KELENIC NEWS

Deadspin | Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves Deadspin | Braves remove OF Jarred Kelenic from 40-man among 5 moves

OCTOBER 3 • DEADSPIN.COM

Hits free agency Kelenic elected to become a free agent Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kelenic has refused Atlanta's outright assignment, choosing to become a free agent instead. The former top prospect slashed only .222/.279/.381 during his two seasons in Atlanta and hit just .167/.231/.300 in 24 games with Triple-A Gwinnett in 2025. Kelenic is still just 26, so he'll get another chance elsewhere, but it's unlikely he'll be guaranteed a regular role in 2026.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Off 40-man roster Kelenic cleared waivers Wednesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Impact Kelenic slashed just .195/.275/.268 across 91 plate appearances at Gwinnett after being demoted to Triple-A in early August, and he's now also lost his place on the team's 40-man roster. The 26-year-old outfielder also turned in a career-worst .531 OPS in the big leagues during the regular season and will likely need to show improvement at the plate in the minor leagues before taking another big-league at-bat.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Braves 3B Austin Riley Heads to IL With Abdominal Strain For 2nd Time in 2025

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley has been placed on the 10-day injured list for the second time in two months with a strained lower...

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

Optioned back to minors Atlanta optioned Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Kelenic had been recalled last week but didn't receive a single plate appearance during this stint with the big club. He's being replaced on the roster by Jonathan Ornelas.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Braves place 5-time All-Star Ronald Acuña Jr. on the injured list with Achilles tendon inflammation

The Atlanta Braves have placed Ronald Acuña Jr. on the 10-day injured list because of right Achilles tendon inflammation

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Kelenic from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Kelenic is taking the roster spot of the injured Ronald Acuna (Achilles) and could see plenty of action in right field while Acuna recuperates. The 26-year-old Kelenic was sent down to Gwinnett in late April after slashing .167/.231/.300 with a 35.4 percent strikeout rate, and he wasn't much better at Gwinnett, hitting only .217/.289/.322.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

In Charlie Hustle's day, 110% effort was non-negotiable. In modern baseball, it's more complicated

There’s no quicker way for a player to earn praise inside the dugout than with a little hustle

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Braves bring back right-hander Ian Anderson and outfielder Eddie Rosario

Ian Anderson, the winning pitcher in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series, has rejoined the Atlanta Braves

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Braves send Jarred Kelenic to minors, unexpectedly bring back two old friends | Sporting News Canada It was a very Atlanta Braves Monday.

APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sent down to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Even with Atlanta missing Ronald Acuna (knee) and Jurickson Profar (suspension), Kelenic finds himself the odd man out in the club's outfield mix. He has slashed only .167/.231/.300 with a 35.4 percent strikeout rate this season and has done very little since arriving in Atlanta last season outside of one big month last June when he had a .900 OPS. Kelenic is still just 25 but is sitting on a career .658 OPS and 30.6 percent strikeout rate in 406 major-league games.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Saturday Kelenic is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact After starting the season with a .531 OPS through 65 plate appearances, Kelenic will give way to Eli White in right field for a second consecutive game.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Kelenic isn't in the lineup for Atlanta's game against the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Kelenic will take a seat Friday after going 4-for-19 with a homer, three runs scored and six strikeouts over his last six games. His absence will clear a spot in right field for Eli White to pick up a start and bat eighth.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ronald Acuna Drama Ramps Up With Braves The drama over how the Atlanta Braves and manager Brian Snitker handled the Jarred Kelenic situation and his lack of hustle compared to Rona...

APRIL 22 • OUTKICK.COM

Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. rips manager's response to Jarred Kelenic failing to hustle Ronald Acuna Jr. watched with interest when Jarred Kelenic was thrown out at second base after failing to hustle out of the batter's box.

APRIL 21 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. on Braves' reaction to Jarred Kelenic mistake: 'They would take me out' Saturday's base running gaffe with Jarred Kelenic was similar to one in August 2019 when Acuña was removed from a game by Snitker.

APRIL 20 • NYTIMES.COM

Ronald Acuna Jr. Calls Out Brian Snitker for Apparent Braves Double Standard Ronald Acuna Jr. didn’t appreciate the way Braves manager Brian Snitker handled Jarred Kelenic’s lack of hustle during Atlanta’s win vs. the...

APRIL 20 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ronald Acuña criticizes Braves manager Snitker's response to Kelenic failing to hustle on long drive ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. watched with interest when Jarred Kelenic was thrown out at second base after failing to hustle out of the batter...

APRIL 20 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. exposes double standard with team: 'They would take me out of the game'

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. called out a double standard within his clubhouse after seeing manager Brian Snitker's lack of discipline for t...

APRIL 20 • FOXNEWS.COM

Ronald Acuña Jr. criticizes response to Jarred Kelenic's lack of hustle

Ronald Acuña Jr. went to social media to criticize what he believed was inconsistent handling of teammate Jarred Kelenic's lack of hustle.

APRIL 20 • FOX SPORTS

Ronald Acuna takes stunning shot at Braves after Jarred Kelenic gets off easy over lack of hustle Ronald Acuña Jr. didn’t agree with how the Braves handled Jarred Kelenic’s laziness during their game Saturday.

APRIL 20 • NYPOST.COM

Acuña criticizes Braves manager Snitker's response to Kelenic failing to hustle on long drive

Ronald Acuña Jr. went to social media to criticize what Acuña said was manager Brian Snitker's inconsistent handling of Braves outfielder Jarred Kelenic's lack of hustle

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Braves new leadoff hitter Alex Verdugo makes immediate impact with 4 hits in only 2nd game

Alex Verdugo’s four hits and two runs scored in Saturday night’s 4-3 win over the Minnesota Twins provided evidence he has given a spark to the Atlanta Braves' offense as the team’...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Connects for second homer Kelenic went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Friday's 6-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Kelenic was 0-for-8 over his previous four games and has started to see his playing time falter amid the slump. The 25-year-old outfielder got Atlanta on the board with a fifth-inning homer Friday. He's up to two homers, two RBI, five runs scored and a .163/.250/.326 slash line over 48 plate appearances. He's also been caught stealing in his lone attempt this season. Kelenic is strictly a strong-side platoon option, and in the long run, he could become a bench outfielder once Ronald Acuna (knee) is ready to make his season debut.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Getting afternoon off Kelenic is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Though the Blue Jays are sending a right-hander (Chris Bassitt) to the hill for a day game after a night game, the lefty-hitting Kelenic will head to the bench. Kelenic is slashing just .171/.275/.286 (65 wRC+) over 35 plate appearances against right-handers this season, and his ongoing struggles could cost him his strong-side platoon role.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE