Jarred Kelenic Is GONE and a 6.96 ERA Pitcher Joins the Rangers. Half a Game, People!

Okay, Emerald City, you are NOT going to believe the latest out of Arlington. Our rivals, the Texas Rangers, just made some moves that have me scratching my head harder than a cat with fleas. They tossed Jarred Kelenic to the curb, which, let's be real, many of us saw coming. But then, get this: they signed a pitcher with an absolutely BRUTAL 6.96 ERA this season! This is happening while they're sitting just half a game above our Mariners in the AL West. Seriously, what are they even doing down there?

That 6.96 ERA is NOT a Typo

So, the big "addition" is right-hander Chris Paddack, a 30-year-old veteran they inked to a one-year deal. He was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds last week and cleared waivers. And when I say scooped, I mean they picked up a guy who's been having a rough, rough go of it. This season alone, Paddack pitched 53 innings across two teams, the Miami Marlins and the Reds, and his earned run average? A staggering 6.96! He made seven appearances, six starts, for the Marlins and then six appearances, three starts, for the Reds. You read that right. I'm not making it up. This is the "rotation depth" a team in first place is looking for? Give me a break.

Kelenic's Out, Prospect's In: What Does It Mean?

Now, for the part that might get a few smiles around T-Mob

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ile Park. The Rangers designated outfielder Jarred Kelenic for assignment. After starting the season with the Chicago White Sox, Kelenic ended up in Texas for seven games, where he went a dismal 1-for-8. Ouch. The 26-year-old finishes his time with the Rangers. Honestly, it's a move that feels inevitable for some guys. In other news, the Rangers called up utility player Cameron Cauley, their No. 13 prospect, from Triple-A Round Rock. Cauley is hitting seventh and playing second base for his major league debut today against the Cleveland Guardians. He's been playing all over the infield and in center field in the minors this season. They also designated right-handed pitcher Joe Ross, who had an 0-1 record and a 4.50 ERA in five relief appearances for them, for assignment. So, out with a couple of struggling veterans, in with a prospect and... Chris Paddack. Okay, M's fans, digest that. Our biggest rivals, the team we're chasing, just swapped out a struggling outfielder and a reliever for a prospect and a pitcher sporting a near-7.00 ERA. The Rangers are only up by a half-game on our Mariners as of heading into Monday's games! Every single game, every single move, is massive when the stakes are this high. We need Julio Rodriguez swinging hot and Cal Raleigh continuing to mash. Our boys are right there, knocking on the door. Let's keep that energy buzzing for the Emerald City! We're coming for that top spot!

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