Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Kelenic Signs Minor League Deal with White Sox
Jarred Kelenic, a baseball player, has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox.
He was once a top prospect but has struggled in recent years.
The White Sox see him as a low-risk, high-reward player who could help their team in the future.
He will have a chance to show his skills in spring training.
If he does well, he might get a chance to play in the major leagues.
The White Sox are hoping he can improve his hitting and reduce his strikeouts.
This move is part of their plan to rebuild the team.
Jarred Kelenic signs a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox, including a spring training invitation.
The 26-year-old outfielder was once a top prospect but has struggled in recent MLB seasons.
Kelenic's career slash line is .211/.282/.376 with a 30.6% strikeout rate.
He showed promise in 2023 with Seattle but struggled in 2024 with Atlanta and 2025 in Triple-A.
The White Sox see Kelenic as a potential fit in their rebuilding phase, with opportunities for playing time.
- Who
- Jarred Kelenic, a 26-year-old outfielder
- What
- Signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox
- When
- Recently, with spring training invitation
- Where
- Chicago White Sox organization
- Why
- To revive his career with a rebuilding team
- Player
- Jarred Kelenic
- Team
- Chicago White Sox
- Contract Type
- Minor League
- Age
- 26
- Career Batting Average
- .211
- Career Strikeout Rate
- 30.6%
- 2023 Slash Line (Seattle)
- .253/.327/.419
- 2024 Slash Line (Atlanta)
- 87 wRC+ with 15 homers
- 2025 Slash Line (Triple-A)
- .213/.286/.309