In their first step toward lining up personnel for the 2026 season, the Atlanta Braves removed five players from the 40-man roster, including outfielder Jarred Kelenic and right-hander Dane Dunning.

The Braves also removed right-hander Alexis Diaz, catcher Sandy Leon and utility man Luke Williams from the 40-man roster and outrighted all five players to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Athletic reported on Wednesday afternoon that Kelenic, Diaz and Dunning have officially elected to become free agents.

Kelenic, 26, was a first-round draft pick by the New York Mets in 2018 who has batted .211 with a .658 OPS in five seasons with the Seattle Mariners (2021-23) and Braves. He hit a career-best 15 home runs with 45 RBIs in 131 games with the Braves in 2024 but spent most of this season at Triple-A Gwi

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