Jarred Kelenic

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.

The Braves optioned OF Jarred Kelenic to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Fantasy Impact

Kelenic slashed .167/.231/.300 to start the season. Atlanta signed Eddie Rosario who takes his roster spot. There is a chance Kelenic is back up in the majors at some point later in the season.

Jarred Kelenic went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a strikeout in Atlanta’s loss to St. Louis.

Fantasy Impact

Kelenic lifted his average to .172 with 10 hits, two homers, and two RBI across 58 at-bats. While he's struggled to get going offensively, he’s still receiving opportunities and has deep-league appeal if he finds a rhythm soon.

Jarred Kelenic went 1-for-2 in win over the Twins with a home run, an RBI, and one run scored.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s game against Minnesota, Kelenic is hitting .163 with two homers and 5 RBI across 18 games this season. Kelenic is going to have to start making more frequent contact at the plate to get on the map as a fantasy option.