Rangers Trade for Catcher Carson Kelly

The Detroit Tigers traded veteran catcher Carson Kelly to the Texas Rangers in exchange for two Double-A prospects, catcher Liam Hicks and pitcher Tyler Owens. Kelly, who has had a solid offensive season, hitting .240 with seven home runs and 29 RBIs, will provide the Rangers with a better offensive backup to Jonah Heim. The trade clears the path for Tigers' prospect Dillon Dingler to make his major league debut. Hicks and Owens are seen as lower-rated prospects, with Owens holding a 2.80 ERA in Double-A. The Tigers are expected to make additional moves before the trade deadline, with players like Jack Flaherty and Gio Urshela also potential trade candidates.