White Sox Select Jarred Kelenic
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago White Sox have selected outfielder Jarred Kelenic's contract from Triple-A Charlotte following Everson Pereira's placement on the 10-day injured list due to a pectoral strain, filling an existing 40-man roster spot with no additional moves needed.
- Kelenic, once a top-10 draft pick and prospect, has struggled in the majors with a .211/.282/.376 career batting line over five seasons between the Mariners and Braves, showing power and speed but a high strikeout rate near 31%.
- After signing a minor league deal with the White Sox this offseason, Kelenic has improved recently, hitting .262/.422/.600 with six homers and a strong walk rate over his last 65 plate appearances, despite a slow start to the season.
- With Kelenic out of minor league options, he must remain on the major league roster or face designation for assignment; current injuries to other outfielders create an opportunity for him to earn playing time in a still unsettled White Sox outfield group.
