Buddy Kennedy - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Elects free agency Kennedy elected to become a free agent Sunday.

Impact Kennedy was scrubbed from the Giants' 40-man roster last week, and he's exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. He's just 5-for-43 at the plate this season during his time between the Mariners and Giants.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Loses 40-man roster spot The Giants designated Kennedy for assignment Thursday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact The Giants reinstated Bryce Eldridge from the bereavement list Thursday, so Kennedy is getting the boot to create room. Kennedy slashed .154/.267/.154 across 30 plate appearances in a 13 game span since he joined San Francisco Aug. 2.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Logs RBI in loss Kennedy went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 13-7 loss to the Rockies.

Impact Kennedy singled in the second inning before coming around to score, and he also drew a bases-loaded walk in the fifth. Since being claimed off waivers Aug. 2, the 27-year-old has gone 2-for-16 with two runs scored and an RBI across 19 plate appearances. Over 20 games between the Mariners and Giants this season, Kennedy is slashing .091/.211/.121 with four runs scored and an RBI across 38 plate appearances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Reclaim Buddy Kennedy From Mariners Just 34 Days After Cash Trade The San Francisco Giants turned Buddy Kennedy into cash and, 34 days later, got him back. That is tidy business. But it’s not like they won...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Claimed by San Francisco The Giants claimed Kennedy off waivers Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday and will now rejoin the Giants, with whom he played in seven games earlier this season. Kennedy isn't likely to see much playing time in San Francisco, though his outlook would improve if Luis Arraez is dealt before Monday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners reinstate Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day IL, DFA Buddy Kennedy

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Mariners activate Refsnyder, DFA Kennedy The Mariners activated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, designating infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment...

JULY 28 • MLB.COM

Booted off 40-man roster The Mariners designated Kennedy for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy is losing his roster spot in order for the Mariners to make room for Rob Refsneyder (knee), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Kennedy only played five games for Seattle, in which he went 1-for-10 with a double, a walk and came across for two runs. Seattle was the 27-year-old's second major league team of the season after starting off with San Francisco.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer after Seattle lost starting pitcher Emerson Hancock to a hand injury in the second inning, and the Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-2 on Sun...

JULY 12 • Associated Press

Dodgers News: Former player traded to Mariners, Tyler Glasnow update, Miguel Rojas Buddy Kennedy was traded to the Giants; Tyler Glasnow has resumed a throwing progression; Miguel Rojas is getting his family out of Venezuel...

JUNE 30 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Mariners' Delayed Rob Refsnyder Move Puts Their Deadline Strategy Under the Microscope It was a move that felt inevitable. Rob Refsnyder has been placed on the 10-day IL with Buddy Kennedy added to the major league roster. We w...

JUNE 30 • SI.COM

Mariners keep dancing around inevitable Rob Refsnyder move in trade with Giants Buddy Kennedy is yet another right-handed bat for the Mariners to hold in reserve. Rob Refsnyder should feel nervous about that.

JUNE 29 • SODOMOJO.COM

Mariners Acquire Former Giants Infielder as Search for a Right-Handed Bat Continues Couldn’t hurt to add another Quad-A talent right? The Mariners, fresh off a troubling series loss against the Cleveland Guardians, have brou...

JUNE 29 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Mariners trade for Giants veteran infielder Buddy Kennedy Deadspin | Mariners trade for Giants veteran infielder Buddy Kennedy

JUNE 29 • DEADSPIN.COM

Mariners acquire infielder Kennedy from Giants The Mariners acquired infielder Buddy Kennedy from the Giants for cash considerations, the team announced Sunday. The 27-year-old appeared i...

JUNE 29 • MLB.COM

Headed to Seattle Kennedy was traded from the Giants to the Mariners in return for cash Sunday, Justice delos Santos of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Impact Kennedy was designated for assignment by San Francisco earlier in the day, and he will now join the Mariners organization. The 27-year-old went 0-for-7 with a walk and three strikeouts over seven contests with the Giants in early June. Kennedy has posted a far more impressive .321 average with eight home runs, 33 RBI, 40 runs scored and five stolen bases over 184 at-bats across 48 contests with Triple-A Sacramento, and he'll likely report to Triple-A Tacoma with his new squad.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Giants designated Kennedy for assignment Sunday, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kennedy has his contract selected by the Giants in early June, but he barely saw the field with eight plate appearances in seven games. The 27-year-old could head to Triple-A Sacramento if he passes through waivers unclaimed, though he'll also have the right to elect free agency.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Harrison strikes out 12, Jake Bauers homers as surging Brewers top slumping Giants 8-3

Kyle Harrison matched his season high with 12 strikeouts, Jake Bauers hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Giants place Joel Peguero on 60-day injured list and call up Wilkin Ramos and Buddy Kennedy

San Francisco Giants reliever Joel Peguero has gone on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Contract selected Monday The Giants selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kennedy has had a dynamite season with Sacramento, slashing .321/.424/.543 with eight home runs, five steals and a 27:27 BB:K over 48 games. The 27-year-old is likely slated for a reserve infielder role in San Francisco.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sent out to MiLB camp The Giants reassigned Kennedy to minor-league camp Wednesday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Kennedy had been attending big-league camp as a non-roster invitee and ultimately fell short in his fight for a utility role with the Giants. The 27-year-old is expected to report to Triple-A Sacramento to begin the season. Kennedy saw 13 games of big-league action in 2025, slashing .069/.156/.103 across stops with the Phillies, Dodgers and Blue Jays.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Giants The Giants signed Kennedy to a minor-league contract Dec. 15.

Impact Kennedy spent a little time in the majors with three different teams in 2025, going just 2-for-29 at the plate. The 27-year-old will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Sacramento, where he'll give the Giants some experienced infield depth.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

This flash-in-the-pan Tigers fan favorite is a lock to win a World Series ring Former Tigers one-hit wonder Buddy Kennedy is guaranteed to pick up a World Series ring with the Dodgers or Blue Jays.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Buddy Kennedy is already a 2025 World Series champion, either in Blue Jays or Dodgers win | Sporting News Just give Buddy Kennedy his ring right now.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Go team': These two players will get a WS ring ... no matter who wins! While the Dodgers and Blue Jays prepare to battle for baseball’s ultimate prize in the World Series, two players can already get themselves...

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • MLB.COM

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Mariners reinstate Rob Refsnyder from the 10-day IL, DFA Buddy Kennedy

Mariners lose starter Hancock to a hand injury but beat Rays 8-2 to snap a five-game losing streak

Kyle Harrison strikes out 12, Jake Bauers homers as surging Brewers top slumping Giants 8-3

Giants place Joel Peguero on 60-day injured list and call up Wilkin Ramos and Buddy Kennedy