Rangers release former top-five prospect amid continued MLB struggles

Jarred Kelenic is a free agent once again.According to Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports, the Texas Rangers released the former top prospect on Sunday, ending Kelenic’s time with the Rangers organization after less than two months.OF Jarred Kelenic has been released at Round Rock. #Rangers— Jeff Wilson (@JeffWilsonTXR) July 27, 2026After being designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox in May and signing a minor league deal with Texas on June 2, the 27-year-old outfielder earned a promotion to the Rangers’ major league roster later that month. He appeared in seven games but recorded just one hit in eight at-bats before being designated for assignment. Kelenic elected free agency and returned to Texas on another minor league contract.The release does not appear to be related to performance