The Chicago Bandits released infielder Taryn Kern and outfielder Jessica Clements.
Kern and Clements remain eligible for selection in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Allocation Draft this winter and can join the Reserve Athlete Pool.
Kern, a 2026 Stanford graduate, appeared in 20 games during her rookie season. She hit .220 across 53 plate appearances. She finished the regular season with nine hits, 10 runs scored, two doubles, one triple, one home run and seven RBIs. Defensively, Kern saw time at first base, left field and right field, posting a .976 fielding percentage. She also appeared in the postseason for the runner-up Bandits with two hits and one run in 10 at-bats.
Clements appeared in 24 games during her first AUSL season and hit .286 across 35 at-bats. She recorded 10 hits, 10 runs scored, one home run and four RBIs. The outfielder played all three outfield positions for Chicago and finished the season with a perfect 1.000 fielding percentage.
Siera Jones is the digital media reporter at Athletes Unlimited. You can follow her on Instagram and X @sieraajones.
