Buddy Kennedy - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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

Former Blue Jays Buddy Kennedy and Jose Urena are walking away with World Series rings The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off the 2025 World Series this Friday, with the Dodgers travelling North of the bord...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

These two MLB players have locked up World Series rings before the first pitch Buddy Kennedy, a journeyman infielder, and reliever Jose Urena suited up for both the Toronto Blue Jays and L.A. Dodgers. Read more.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

One player is guaranteed to win a World Series ring, no matter the outcome of Dodgers vs. Blue Jays | Sporting News Buddy Kennedy suited up for both the Dodgers and Blue Jays in 2025.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blue Jays Look Desperate by Signing Former Tigers IF Buddy Kennedy The 2025 season has been quite the tour for former Detroit Tigers infielder Buddy Kennedy. Beginning the year with the Philadelphia Phillies...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Buddy Kennedy decides to leave Dodgers organization Buddy Kennedy is looking for his fourth team in 2025 after being designated for assignment by Los Angeles Dodgers and becoming a free agent.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Becomes free agent Kennedy elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Impact Kennedy was designated for assignment Monday and subsequently cleared waivers. He'll be free to sign with any team and has logged 32 plate appearances in the majors this season.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former Tigers Infielder Who Played 6 Games with Detroit DFA'd for 4th Time in 2025 Former Detroit Tigers infielder Buddy Kennedy has continued a frustrating career path, being designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Do...

AUGUST 26, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Kiké Hernández roster move sees Dodgers part with player who shouldn't have been here The Dodgers welcomed back Kiké Hernández and DFA'ed interim third baseman Buddy Kennedy on Monday.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team

Kiké Hernández has been activated off the injured list, bringing the Los Angeles Dodgers closer to having all their key players back

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Booted from 40-man roster The Dodgers designated Kennedy for assignment Monday.

Impact Kennedy will head to the waiver wire while the Dodgers bring utility player Enrique Hernandez (elbow) back from the injured list. After being claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Aug. 15, Kennedy went 1-for-17 with one RBI and one run scored over seven games. If he clears waivers, Kennedy could accept an outright assignment and stick around with the organization at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster Kennedy was designated for assignment by the Dodgers on Monday.

Impact Kennedy will head to the waiver wire following the return of Enrique Hernandez (elbow) from the injured list. Kennedy was claimed by LA on Aug. 15 and went 1-for-17 with one RBI and one run scored over seven matchups, and he would presumably end up with Triple-A Oklahoma City if he fails to draw interest on waivers.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nestor Cortes dominates the Dodgers, and the Padres surge into first place with a 5-1 victory

The San Diego Padres have reclaimed the NL West lead with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Heading back to bench Thursday Kennedy is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact After starting at third base in each of the last four games while going 1-for-13 at the dish, Kennedy will cede the hot corner to Alex Freeland for the series finale in Colorado. The right-handed-hitting Kennedy could occupy the short side of a platoon at third base with the switch-hitting Freeland until the Dodgers get one of their four injured infielders (Max Muncy, Hyeseong Kim, Tommy Edman and Enrique Hernandez) back from the shelf.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits 44th homer and Call has big night as Dodgers pound Rockies 11-4

Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers pick up former Tigers fan favorite as Nationals scrounge for LA's scraps The Dodgers claimed journeyman third baseman Buddy Kennedy off of waivers from the Blue Jays, and the Nationals picked up DFA'ed reliever Ju...

AUGUST 18, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Weird Dodgers-Tigers pipeline sees former Detroit player join LA's active roster The Dodgers picked up former Detroit Tiger Buddy Kennedy, who took Andre Lipcius' place on their roster before he was dealt to LA.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Claimed by Dodgers Kennedy was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers and recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kennedy will head to the west coast after being DFA'd by the Blue Jay's on Tuesday. Rather than report to Triple-A, Kennedy will be on the Dodger's 26 man roster after Max Muncy (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Kennedy has spent most of the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he is slashing .268/.372/.408 with three steals, eight home runs and 45 RBI in 336 plate appearances. Kennedy will likely serve in a depth role in the infield while Alex Freeland and Miguel Rojas get most of the work at third base in Muncy's absence.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Dodgers Kennedy was claimed off waivers by the Dodgers on Friday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Kennedy will head to the West Coast after being DFA'd by the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Rather than report to Triple-A Oklahoma City, Kennedy will be on the Dodger's 26-man roster after Max Muncy (oblique) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Kennedy has spent most of the 2025 season in Triple-A, where he is slashing .268/.372/.408 with three steals, eight home runs and 45 RBI in 336 plate appearances. Kennedy will likely serve in a depth role in the infield while Alex Freeland and Miguel Rojas get most of the work at third base in Muncy's absence.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Tigers Infielder Handed Harsh Reality Check After Being DFA'd by AL Foe Former Detroit Tigers infielder Buddy Kennedy has dealt with a path that many have endured on their way to the major leagues. A former Arizo...

AUGUST 12, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Booted from 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Kennedy for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy was cut loose from the 40-man roster to make room for Andres Gimenez (ankle), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Kennedy was not getting much playing time in Toronto as he appeared in just six of the 11 games he was active for. Across 14 plate appearances, the 26-year-old went 1-for-12 in his short stint with the Blue Jays.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Selected from Triple-A The Blue Jays selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Since signing a minor-league deal with the Jays in mid-July, Kennedy has slashed just .207/.309/.259 with five RBI across 68 plate appearances. Despite his recent output, he'll join the major-league roster to provide Toronto with a glove capable of covering all three bases and left field. The 26-year-old will replace Ali Sanchez on the 26-man and 40-man rosters.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Kiké Hernández returns to Dodgers, bringing hope to injury-plagued team

Nestor Cortes dominates the Dodgers, and the Padres surge into first place with a 5-1 victory

Ohtani hits 44th homer and Call has big night as Dodgers pound Rockies 11-4