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Yankees sign outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Minor League contract

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Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Yankees sign outfielder Jarred Kelenic to Minor League contract

Summary

The New York Yankees have signed outfielder Jarred Kelenic to a Minor League contract, with plans for him to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Kelenic, the 6th overall pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, has struggled in the majors with a.211 batting average over 443 games, but he showed promise in the minors this season, hitting.373 with a 1.102 OPS at Triple-A Round Rock. The Yankees aim to provide him with regular at-bats and potentially rebuild his confidence while offering additional outfield depth. The team is also expecting the return of Aaron Judge and welcomed Cody Bellinger back from injury recently.

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•Kelenic was previously a top MLB prospect, drafted 6th overall in 2018.
•He has played for four MLB teams and became a free agent after declining a Minor League assignment.
•Kelenic's batting average in the majors is.211, with 50 home runs in 443 games.
•In Triple-A Round Rock this season, he posted a.373 batting average with a 1.102 OPS.

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