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Detroit Tigers trade Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers

Detroit Tigers trade Carson Kelly to Texas Rangers

The Detroit Tigers have traded quarterback Carson Kelly to the Texas Rangers on Sunday night in exchange for two minor league players, according to multiple sources familiar with the agreement.

Kelly is batting .240 with seven home runs, 17 walks and 40 strikeouts in 60 games in his ninth MLB season. The 30-year-old is set to become a free agent after the 2024 season, so he’s on a two-month contract with the Rangers.

In return, the Tigers got the catcher. Liam Hicks And the right hand Tyler OwensAccording to a source, Owens is the best of the bunch and is expected to be a solid backup in the major leagues, with great potential for advancement.

More about it:How Midfielder Carson Kelly Went From Undrafted Player To Trusted Player In One Year

Detroit Tigers' Carson Kelly (15) stands on the field during the first round against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

Now that Kelly has been traded, the Tigers will upgrade their catcher. Dillon Dengler According to multiple sources, the 25-year-old, who was selected No. 38 in the 2020 draft, is hitting .308 with 17 home runs, 30 walks and 61 strikeouts in 71 games at Triple-A Toledo.