JARRED KELENIC NEWS

Ups rehab workload Saturday Kelenic (foot) started in right field for the second consecutive night Saturday and played seven innings in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Sugar Land, going 1-for-3 with an RBI single...

Impact The Rainiers are giving Kelenic's previously ailing foot a stringent test early in his rehab assignment, as evidenced by his second consecutive contest on defense and the increase of his workload over that of Friday's by one inning. Offensively, Kelenic has reached safely in all three games with Tacoma thus far, so he appears to be making steady progress toward activation. Nevertheless, it's highly likely he remains on the farm for at least the first half of the coming week, given team brass has been clear they want to ensure Kelenic is back to full health for the stretch run and coming postseason.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays partial game on defense Kelenic (foot) started in right field and played six innings in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Sugar Land on Friday, going 0-for-2 with a walk.

Impact A night after making his rehab debut with a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter, Kelenic tested his foot out on defense with apparent success. It remains to be seen if the Rainiers give Kelenic a day off Saturday after back-to-back appearances, but it appears he might have a chance at putting in a full nine innings in the field in relatively short order.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On base twice in rehab debut Kelenic (foot) took a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Sugar Land on Thursday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs.

Impact Kelenic was productive in his first taste of game action since July 19, and the fact he was able to log a full allotment of plate appearances while also making two full trips around the bases seems to speak to the improving condition of his previously ailing foot. The Mariners have committed to ensuring Kelenic is back to full strength and has regained his timing at the plate before activation is considered, but initial results are certainly encouraging. The talented outfielder is likely due to next log at least a partial game on defense with respect to the following benchmark in his recovery.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Kelenic (foot) was sent to Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact Kelenic ditched his walking boot a couple weeks ago and is finally ready for game action after missing the last six weeks with a fractured left foot. He shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats before rejoining the red-hot Mariners, setting him up to return sometime in early September.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Kelenic (foot) is set to begin a rehab assignment early next week with Triple-A Tacoma, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Kelenic got out of his walking boot a week ago and has increased his level of baseball activity without issue over the last handful of days. It's going to be a lengthy rehab assignment, with some DH days mixed into his outfield work, but the 24-year-old appears on track to return to the Mariners in the early part of September. He suffered a fractured left foot when he kicked a water cooler back on July 19.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Mariners' Jarred Kelenic resumes baseball activities Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic is out of his walking boot and has resumed baseball activities, the Seattle Times reported Thursday.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Resumes baseball activities Kelenic has removed the walking boot from his fractured left foot and resumed some baseball activities, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact He's right at the four-week mark of what was expected to be a 4-to-6 week period of wearing the boot, so Kelenic looks to be progressing nicely. Kelenic will continue to ramp things back up at the Mariners' spring training complex in Arizona before eventually going out on a rehab assignment. The club remains optimistic that he'll be ready to return in early September.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until early September Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said July 22 that Kelenic (foot) is expected to be in a walking boot for a total of 4-to-6 weeks and is unlikely to return from the 10-day inj...

Impact Kelenic was placed on the injured list July 20 after he suffered a fractured left foot when he kicked a water cooler out of frustration a day earlier following a strikeout in a game against the Twins. He's now been donning a boot for nearly two weeks and looks like he could remain idle for most of August before he's able to resume full baseball activities. A firmer timeline for Kelenic's return from the IL should come into focus once he sheds the boot, but the 54-51 Mariners may not be motivated to have the 24-year-old outfielder rush back if the team is well removed from wild-card contention heading into the final month of the season.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kirby's 10-K gem lifts Mariners' spirits in wake of Kelenic news SEATTLE -- As Mariners manager Scott Servais described it, a metaphorical “dark cloud” lingered in the home clubhouse at T-Mobile Park on Th...

JULY 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic breaks foot after kicking dugout cooler The third-year major leaguer was in tears while telling reporters, “I just feel terrible, especially for the guys. I let the emotions get th...

JULY 20, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Jarred Kelenic admits to letting Mariners down after breaking foot kicking water cooler Jarred Kelenic let his emotions get the best of him and suffered a broken foot after he kicked a water cooler in the Mariners' loss on Wedne...

JULY 20, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic broke his foot kicking dugout water cooler, heads to injured list Jarred Kelenic was placed on the 10-day IL after he broke a bone in his foot when he kicked a water cooler after striking out.

JULY 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Mariners OF Jarred Kelenic breaks foot after kicking cooler in dugout

Jarred Kelenic was placed on the IL after coming up on the losing end of a showdown with a water cooler Wednesday night.

JULY 20, 2023

Mariners' Kelenic fractures foot by kicking water cooler Kelenic, who was seen in a walking boot Thursday, took "full responsibility" for the incident when speaking to reporters.

JULY 20, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic goes on IL after kicking water cooler and fracturing foot SEATTLE — Jarred Kelenic walked into the Mariners dugout of T-Mobile Park with his head, eyes, already red from tears, fixed on the walking...

JULY 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic breaks his foot kicking a water cooler, makes emotional apology to team

Seattle Mariners outfielder Jarred Kelenic was placed on the 10-day injured list with a broken bone in his left foot after kicking a water cooler following a ninth-inning strikeout...

JULY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners place Jarred Kelenic on IL, promote Cade Marlowe The Seattle Mariners placed Jarred Kelenic on the 10-day injured list Thursday and recalled fellow outfielder Cade Marlowe from Triple-A Tac...

JULY 20, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mariners place Jarred Kelenic on 10-day injured list Starting left-field Jarred Kelenic arrived at T-Mobile Park wearing a walking boot on his left foot and was later placed on the 10-day injur...

JULY 20, 2023 • SEATTLETIMES.COM

Lands on IL with fractured foot Kelenic was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a fractured left foot.

Impact It's not clear when the injury occurred, but certainly it's an injury which is likely to force Kelenic to the sideline for multiple weeks. Cade Marlowe has replaced him on the roster and is getting the start in left field Thursday in his major-league debut. Along with Marlowe, A.J. Pollock and Dylan Moore could see action in the outfield for the Mariners while Kelenic is out.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal Monday Kelenic went 2-for-4 with two RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Twins.

Impact Kelenic has hit safely in five straight games, plating six runs in that span. The outfielder also picked up his first steal in July, which was his 12th theft of the year. He started the year well but slumped in June, though he appears to be turning things around again. Overall, Kelenic has a .252/.322/.443 slash line with 11 home runs, 12 steals, 45 RBI and 41 runs scored through 88 games.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners get clutch 2-out hits from Kelenic and Suárez in a 7-6 win over the Twins

Jarred Kelenic’s two-run single capped Seattle’s big fifth inning against All-Star Sonny Gray, and Eugenio Suárez added a two-run homer in the seventh as the Mariners beat the Minn...

JULY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Extends hit streak Sunday Kelenic went 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a win over the Tigers on Sunday.

Impact Kelenic extended his hitting streak to a modest four games with the timely first-inning two-bagger, which opened the scoring on the afternoon. Kelenic's bat has been churning out doubles at an impressive rate in July, as he's compiled seven over the first 12 games of the month, helping lead to eight RBI in that span.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plates pair in Sunday's win Kelenic went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in a win over the Astros on Sunday.

Impact Kelenic's clutch two-bagger in the fourth inning plated Ty France and Teoscar Hernandez to extend the Mariners' lead to 3-0. Kelenic managed to hit safely in seven of his last 10 games going into the All-Star break, but his persistent contact issues -- he struck out at a 32.5 percent clip during that same span --threaten to continue capping his average and on-base percentage in the second half of the season.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelenic's double, Gilbert's strong start help Mariners over Astros 3-1

Jarred Kelenic hit a two-run double to back up a strong start by Logan Gilbert and give the Seattle Mariners a 3-1 win over Houston Astros

JULY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits against southpaw Kelenic will hit the bench against lefty Framber Valdez and the Astros on Saturday.

Impact Kelenic has actually produced stronger results against lefties (136 wRC+) than against righties (105 wRC+) this season, though the former number comes in just 77 plate appearances. The Mariners have been reluctant to use him against same-sided pitching recently, however, as he's sat against three of the last four lefties Seattle has faced. AJ Pollock starts in left field Saturday.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE