Kelenic Back on Waiver Wire | Atlanta Braves News

Atlanta Braves News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

Jarred Kelenic, once a top prospect with big hype, is back on the waiver wire after the Texas Rangers let him go for the second time this season—just 17 games and 24 at-bats in, with a .211 career average. Despite flashing power (including a career-high 15 homers), consistency has eluded him since his days with Atlanta, where he was traded from Seattle. After stints with the White Sox and now the Rangers, he’s facing another release, with five days to decide his next move—likely heading to free agency again as he seeks one last shot to prove himself before the season ends. Listen in…