{"id":739160,"date":"2026-06-30T04:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/739160\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T04:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:39:28","slug":"recent-atlanta-braves-player-cut-by-current-mlb-team-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/739160\/","title":{"rendered":"Recent Atlanta Braves Player Cut By Current MLB Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JULY 30: Jarred Kelenic #24 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run to left field in the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on July 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Monday, the Atlanta Braves<\/a> will get the day off following a series with the San Francisco Giants<\/a> in California.<\/p>\n

They dropped two out of three in the series, most recently losing by a score of 3-2 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Recent Braves Player Cut By Current Team\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyJoe Mack #80 of the Miami Marlins<\/a> tags out Jarred Kelenic<\/a> #25 of the Texas Rangers<\/a> at home plate during the second inning at loanDepot park on June 23, 2026 in Miami, Florida.<\/p>\n

Also on Monday, news came out that a recent Braves player (Jarred Kelenic) had been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.<\/p>\n

Via Texas Rangers PR:<\/a> \u201cRangers transactions for Monday: -RHP Chris Paddack<\/a> (#40) signed to one-year Major League contract for 2026 -INF\/OF Cameron Cauley (#27) contract selected from Round Rock (AAA) -OF Jarred Kelenic designated for assignment -RHP Joe Ross<\/a> designated for assignment\u201d<\/p>\n

Rangers transactions for Monday: <\/p>\n

-RHP Chris Paddack (#40<\/a>) signed to one-year Major League contract for 2026
\n-INF\/OF Cameron Cauley (#27<\/a>) contract selected from Round Rock (AAA)
\n-OF Jarred Kelenic designated for assignment
\n-RHP Joe Ross designated for assignment<\/p>\n

Kelenic appeared in just seven games for Texas.<\/p>\n

He had started out the 2026 season with the Chicago White Sox<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Right now, the 26-year-old is batting .213 with 13 hits, one home run, four RBIs and five runs in 26 games this year.<\/p>\n

Looking At\u00a0Kelenic\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA \u2013 APRIL 04: Jarred Kelenic #24 of the Atlanta Braves bats in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 04, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Kelenic was picked in the 1st round of the 2018 MLB<\/a> Draft out of high school.<\/p>\n

He spent three seasons with the Seattle Mariners<\/a> (before the last two with the Braves).<\/p>\n

Over 433 career games, the 26-year-old is batting .211 with 296 hits, 50 home runs, 160 RBIs, 166 runs and 31 stolen bases.<\/p>\n

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GettyJarred Kelenic #24 of the Atlanta Braves takes batting practice prior to a game against the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> at American Family Field on July 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

It will be interesting to see if another team claims Kelenic.<\/p>\n

There is also the chance that he ends up back with Texas (in Triple-A).<\/p>\n

Braves Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyMatt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves standing on second base reacts after hitting a double against the San Francisco Giants in the top of the ninth inning at Oracle Park on June 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California.<\/p>\n

The Braves are at the top of the National League East with a 49-33 record in 82 games.<\/p>\n

They are 3-7 over their last ten.<\/p>\n

Rangers Right Now\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

GettyCorey Seager #5 of the Texas Rangers celebrate with teammates after their MLB game against the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> at Rogers Centre on June 27, 2026 in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n

The Rangers are at the top of the American League West with a 42-42 record in 84 games.<\/p>\n

They are 7-3 over their last ten.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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\nHe has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n

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