Rangers DFA Kelenic, Promote O’Hoppe

The Texas Rangers designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic for assignment, making room for catcher Logan O’Hoppe to be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock and bolster the lineup. O’Hoppe, acquired from the Angels at the trade deadline, has shown strong power and on-base ability in the minors and was set to make his Rangers debut as a designated hitter. Kelenic, who has struggled to translate his high prospect expectations into sustained major-league production, has batted around .219 with limited small-sample success this season across the majors and minors. The club also cited ongoing injuries and the need for immediate offensive help as reasons for promoting O’Hoppe and moving Kelenic off the active roster. O’Hoppe’s defensive limitations are noted, but his recent minor-league performance and prior major-league power provide the Rangers with offensive potential in the short term. The move reflects a broader trend of teams shuffling interchangeable pieces at the margins to spark an offense amid a challenging stretch.