LF,CF,RF - Chicago White Sox
- Age 26
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
The White Sox have called up Jarred Kelenic.
Fantasy Impact
Kelenic gets another opportunity in the majors after a hot streak the past week. Once a top prospect who never panned out, Kelenic will look to get something going with the White Sox. Everson Pereira was placed on the injured list as the corresponding move.
The White Sox are reportedly calling up Jarred Kelenic.
Fantasy Impact
Once a top prospect, Kelenic landed a fresh start in the White Sox organization. He has hit four home runs in the past week in Triple-A. There should be a corresponding move announced later in the afternoon if it is official.
Kelenic came to Chicago as a non-roster invitee following a 2025 season with Atlanta and went 7-for-39 (.179) this spring. He was informed Friday he won't be part of the 26-man roster when the season opens.
Fantasy Impact
Kelenic will remain in big-league camp despite missing the Opening Day cut.
Jarred Kelenic has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. The contract includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training.
Fantasy Impact
Not long ago, Kelenic was the #4 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline after being selected sixth overall by the Mets in 2018. However, he has not seen much success at the big league level, slashing just .211/.282/.376 across nearly 1,500 career plate appearances with the Mariners and Braves. Kelenic hit a career-high 15 home runs in Atlanta in 2024, but batted only .167 in 60 at bats with the Braves last season. After his demotion to Triple-A, he managed to hit only .213 with Gwinnett. Still only 26, Kelenic will have an opportunity to compete for an opening day spot in Chicago and would have a greater chance if the White Sox trade Luis Robert or Andrew Benintendi.
Jarred Kelenic has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Fantasy Impact
Kelenic only got into one game during this most recent brief stint with the Braves, entering as a pinch runner this past Wednesday. He struggled mightily in the early weeks of this season with Atlanta and has not fared much better at Triple-A. Jonathan Ornelas was called up in a corresponding move by the Braves.
