Tigers send C Carson Kelly to Rangers

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The Texas Rangers acquired Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for fellow catcher Liam Hicks and right-hander Tyler Owens on Sunday.

Kelly was active for Detroit on Sunday, entering a 5-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter. He struck out in his lone at-bat.

In 60 games with the Tigers this season, the 30-year-old Kelly hit .240 w