Rangers Bring Back Kelenic and Ross on Minor League Contracts
The Texas Rangers have re-signed outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Joe Ross to minor league deals after both players opted for free agency.
The Texas Rangers have announced the re-signing of outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Joe Ross to minor league contracts. This move comes after both players elected free agency following their outright designation off the roster.
The transactions were first noted on the MLB.com transaction tracker, confirming the team's decisions regarding these players.
Kelenic and Ross will look to continue their careers within the Rangers organization as they transition back into minor league play.
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Update at 03:20 UTC on 2026-07-04
MLB Trade Rumors reported The Rangers brought back right-hander Joe Ross and outfielder Jarred Kelenic on minor league contracts, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. Both players elected free agency after being outrighted off the roster yesterday.
Sources: MLB Trade Rumors