Kelenic’s Yankees Move: Flash or Fade? | New York Yankees News

Jarred Kelenic’s latest move lands him with the Yankees on a minor league deal, heading to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre with no guarantee of big league time — but at 27, he’s chasing a fresh start after being released by the Rangers. Once hyped as a top prospect traded by Seattle, Kelenic’s MLB numbers have been underwhelming (batting .211, OPS under .700), despite flashing elite power (.370+ in AAA). The Yankees are taking a low-risk gamble, banking on their hitter-friendly ballpark and favorable matchups to unlock his potential — because for Kelenic, it’s no longer about being a prospect, it’s about proving he can still be a major league player. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b0288daedfe97469