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Rangers' Kelenic, Ross and Paddack Elect Free Agency

Paddack's remaining Marlins guarantee makes him a lower-cost option for teams that might sign him.

Jun 20, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Texas Rangers pitcher Joe Ross (41) throws to the plate against the San Diego Padres during the tenth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
Jun 21, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers left fielder Jarred Kelenic (25) catches a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres second baseman Sung-Mun Song (24) during the ninth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Jun 14, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Chris Paddack (56) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The three players cleared waivers and rejected outright assignments to Triple-A, electing free agency on Thursday.
  • Chris Paddack was with Texas for less than four days after signing June 29, appearing that night for four innings before being designated for assignment the next day.
  • Jarred Kelenic had a brief stint with the Rangers this season, appearing in seven games and going 1-for-8 after earlier time with the White Sox.
  • Joe Ross worked five games for Texas, allowing four earned runs in eight innings, and both he and Kelenic were reported later to have re-signed with the Rangers on minor-league deals while Paddack remained unsigned.
  • Texas used the roster openings to promote right-hander Ben Peoples, option righty Winston Santos and shift Jordan Montgomery's rehab assignment to Triple-A, giving the club short-term depth while younger players return from injury.