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Yankees sign Jarred Kelenic to minor-league contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:43 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Yankees sign Jarred Kelenic to minor-league contract

Summary

The New York Yankees have signed outfielder Jarred Kelenic to a minor-league contract, adding depth to their roster. Kelenic, who previously played for the Texas Rangers and had a stint with the Chicago White Sox earlier this season, will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. He has struggled at the major league level but has seen better success in Triple-A, where he hit.310 with 13 home runs this season. Kelenic's addition provides the Yankees with an experienced option as they look to bolster their outfield depth amid an ongoing series against the Boston Red Sox.

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•Kelenic reports to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after signing.
•He had a.219 batting average with one home run in 36 MLB games this season.
•Kelenic excelled in Triple-A, posting a.310 average with 13 homers.
•He was traded to the Braves after the 2023 season and released earlier this year.
•Yankees continue their series against the Boston Red Sox.

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7:43 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees make roster move by signing six-year MLB outfielder to minor-league deal

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New York Yankees have added another experienced outfielder to their organisation, signing Jarred Kelenic to a minor-league contract. Kelenic will report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after joining the Yankees during their series against the Boston Red Sox.
— Yahoo Sports

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