Overview
- MLB.com's transaction log shows Round Rock Express released Jarred Kelenic on Sunday, July 26, which makes him eligible to sign with any major‑league or international club.
- Kelenic signed with Texas in early June, was promoted to the 26‑man roster in mid‑June for seven games, was designated for assignment, elected free agency, then re‑signed to a second minor‑league deal before this release.
- His Triple‑A performance in 2026 was strong, with a .374 batting average in 104 at‑bats, five home runs, and 11 doubles for Round Rock.
- Those Triple‑A numbers contrast with his MLB track record, where he has a .211 career average and an OPS+ around 84 across 1,405 at‑bats, which has fed the 'Quad‑A' label for players who excel in Triple‑A but struggle in the majors.
- Teams are likely to offer low‑risk minor‑league deals, a spring invite, or an overseas guarantee; the release also highlights the instability players face when they are out of minor‑league options and subject to repeated DFA and outright moves.