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Jarred Kelenic starts for Texas Rangers after solid minor league stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Jarred Kelenic starts for Texas Rangers after solid minor league stint

Summary

Jarred Kelenic made his first start in left field for the Texas Rangers against the San Diego Padres on Saturday. This marks his transition to a second franchise this season, following a minor league contract after being designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox. Kelenic, who was once a highly touted prospect, joins the Rangers after hitting.340 with three home runs in Triple-A. His promotion comes amid roster changes as the Rangers look to shake up an underperforming offense. Kelenic spoke on the importance of having a game plan moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Kelenic is on his fourth team in four seasons.
•He hit.340 with three home runs in 13 Triple-A games.
•Rangers manager Skip Schumaker believes Kelenic is in a good spot.
•Kelenic aims to apply lessons learned from previous big league experiences.
•Texas made room for him by sending down Josh Smith.

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9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former top prospect Jarred Kelenic takes his latest big league swing with the Texas Rangers

What they're saying

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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. Kelenic made his first start for the Texas Rangers in left field against San Diego on Saturday, a little less than a month before his 27th birthday. “I mean, I broke into the league at 25,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said.
— Yahoo Sportsby SCHUYLER DIXON

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