# Kelenic Heads to Texas on Minor League Deal

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Podcast: [Seattle Mariners News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-mariners-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456295)
Published: 2026-06-01T21:27:03+00:00
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## Resource

Jarred Kelenic’s latest move to the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal signals another reset in his rollercoaster career — this time to Triple-A Round Rock, a familiar proving ground for players trying to reignite their flames. Once hailed as a Mariners cornerstone, Kelenic’s path has been defined by flashes of brilliance and frustrating inconsistency, from Seattle to Atlanta to Chicago, where his brief MLB stint yielded just a .226 average and too many strikeouts. Now, the Rangers are taking a low-risk gamble on his raw talent, hoping he can find consistency at the next level — a reminder that even elite tools don’t guarantee success, and teams must bet on present performance, not just future promise. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2007be5f685ea37

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