The Seattle Mariners traded outfielder Jarred Kelenic to the Atlanta Braves, the teams announced Sunday. The Braves also received left-handed pitcher Marco Gonzales, first baseman Evan White and cash considerations from Seattle. Pitchers Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillips are going to the Mariners.
Kelenic was the No. 6 pick in the 2018 MLB Draft. He played in three levels in 2019 as a 19-year-old and continued to hit up through Double A. Kelenic ranked No. 4 in The Athletic Keith Law’s top prospects for 2021.
The 24-year-old completed his third MLB season in 2023 with the Mariners. In his…
