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MLB·TRANSACTION·June 1, 2026 01:29 PM ET

Rangers Sign Jarred Kelenic to Minor League Deal

Former top prospect gets a fresh start in Texas.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 11 min read
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What happened: Per MLB Trade Rumors, the Texas Rangers have signed outfielder Jarred Kelenic to a minor league contract. The agreement is a non-roster deal that gives Kelenic a chance to compete for a spot in the organization rather than a guaranteed big league job.

Why it matters: Kelenic was once a consensus top prospect and the headline piece of the Robinson Cano-Edwin Diaz trade, but he has yet to establish himself as a steady everyday contributor. For Texas, a minor league pact is a low-risk move that adds outfield depth; for Kelenic, it is a reset and a chance to rebuild his stock.

What to watch: Watch whether Kelenic earns a non-roster invite and how he hits in the minors as he tries to play his way back onto a major league roster.

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