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Gets MiLB pact from Blue Jays The Blue Jays signed Kennedy to a minor-league contract July 9.

Impact Kennedy elected free agency after being booted from the Phillies' 40-man roster earlier this month and is now on the roster at Triple-A Buffalo. The infielder sports a career .193/.287/.296 batting line over parts of four big-league seasons.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Kennedy elected free agency Saturday.

Impact The Phillies designated him for assignment, and rather than being outrighted to Triple-A, Kennedy elected to hit the open market. The righty-hitting Kennedy is better against lefties (career 73 wRC+) than righties (career 55 wRC+), and his lack of defensive utility has left him on the periphery of the Phillies, Tigers and Diamondbacks depth charts in recent years.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Kennedy elected free agency Saturday.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Phillies designated Buddy Kennedy for assignment Monday.

Impact The transaction clears a spot on the active roster for Bryce Harper's (wrist) return from the 10-day injured list. Kennedy went hitless in seven at-bats for the Phillies and hadn't started a game in nearly a week.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce is back: 2-time MVP Harper returns from a wrist injury to give Phillies boost in NL East race

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returned to the lineup Monday night against San Diego after a stint on the injured list because of right wrist inflammation

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nola pleased with progress but taking care not to rush getting healthy MIAMI -- Aaron Nola has been transferred to the 60-day IL to make room for Buddy Kennedy on the Phillies’ 26-man roster. Kennedy’s contract...

JUNE 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Phillies add INF Buddy Kennedy; RHP Aaron Nola to 60-day IL Deadspin | Phillies add INF Buddy Kennedy; RHP Aaron Nola to 60-day IL

JUNE 19, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Phillies transfer Aaron Nola to 60-day injured list Phillies promote Buddy Kennedy, send down Weston Wilson

JUNE 19, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Contract selected The Phillies selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Kennedy earned a promotion after slashing .283/.388/.447 with eight home runs and a 41:31 K:BB over 61 games with Lehigh Valley, although he has cooled off in June with a .185/.323/.259 batting line. The 26-year-old will serve as a reserve infielder.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Phillies selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact Kennedy earned a promotion after slashing.283/.388/.447 with eight home runs and a 41:31 K:BB over 61 games with Lehigh Valley, although he has cooled off in June with a .185/.323/.259 batting line. The 26-year-old will serve as a reserve infielder.

JUNE 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

IronPigs' Buddy Kennedy working to get his timing back … again IronPigs’ standout Buddy Kennedy is like every other professional baseball hitter. He’s lost his timing a bit after a hot May at the plate e...

JUNE 12, 2025 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Back with Philly Kennedy signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday.

Impact Kennedy elected free agency after clearing waivers Tuesday, but he will immediately reunite with the club and report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 26-year-old turned in an .835 OPS across 464 plate appearances in the minors last season and should get regular playing time at Lehigh Valley while serving as organizational depth.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Kennedy cleared waivers Tuesday and elected free agency, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kennedy was designated for assignment Thursday after failing to make the Phillies out of spring training, and he will now seek out an opportunity with another organization rather than heading to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The 26-year-old owns a .608 OPS across 149 plate appearances in his big-league career, but he should be able to at least attract a minor-league deal after slashing .274/.375/.460 in Triple-A last year.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man roster The Phillies designated Kennedy for assignment Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Phillies told Kennedy earlier this week that he would not be on the Opening Day roster and the club was unable to find a trade. He could draw interest on waivers.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Team will attempt to trade The Phillies will attempt to trade Kennedy before Opening Day, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kennedy did not make the Opening Day roster, but the club has received trade interest in the 26-year-old so it will attempt to swing a deal. If a trade doesn't come to fruition, Kennedy will be designated for assignment, as he is out of minor-league options.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spring training roundup: Phillies drub Red Sox in high-scoring affair Buddy Kennedy homered and drove in three runs to help the Philadelphia Phillies outlast the host Boston Red Sox 18-8 on Tuesday afternoon in...

MARCH 12, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: INF Buddy Kennedy Buddy Kennedy joins the Philadelphia Phillies, bringing versatility and a strong bat to the team’s 2025 roster.

MARCH 8, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Back in majors Kennedy was recalled from the Phillies' spring training complex Sunday.

Impact He is not in Sunday's lineup against the Nationals, but Kennedy will serve as a capable righty bench bat with Austin Hays (back) banged up. Kennedy, who turns 26 next week, has played sparingly in the majors and slashed .294/.400/.500 with 10 home runs in 300 plate appearances for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors The Phillies optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was called up by Philadelphia on Sept. 6 but will return to Triple-A with Edmundo Sosa (back) being activated from the injured list Tuesday. Kennedy appeared in seven games during his brief time in the majors and went 2-for-10 with a double, two walks, two RBI and a run scored.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Up from Triple-A Kennedy was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact The 25-year-old will provide some depth at third base with Alec Bohm (hand) headed to the injured list. Kennedy has an .875 OPS in 375 at-bats at Triple-A this season and will now have the chance to make his Phillies debut.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to Triple-A The Phillies optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.

Impact Kennedy's stay with the big club lasted just two days while fellow utility player Weston Wilson (personal) was on the paternity list. With Wilson rejoining the Phillies on Wednesday, Kennedy will return to Lehigh Valley, where he should settle back in as an everyday player.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

His grandfather hit the first home run at the Vet. Now Millville's Buddy Kennedy gets his chance with the Phillies. “We got another Phillie … in the family,” Kennedy told his grandfather, Don Money, who was among the family in attendance on Monday after he...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Moves up to big club The Phillies recalled Kennedy from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact After the Phillies acquired him from the Tigers on June 7, Kennedy was optioned to Lehigh Valley, with whom he produced a .961 OPS over 254 plate appearances before getting a call-up Monday. He'll provide the Phillies with an extra right-handed bat off the bench while Weston Wilson (personal) is away from the team while on paternity leave.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Buddy Kennedy homers twice to lead IronPigs to third win a row Buddy Kennedy homers twice to lead IronPigs to third win a row, 4-3 over Norfolk. Kolby Allard pitched five innings in relief for the win.

JUNE 20, 2024 • MCALL.COM

Phillies acquire infielder Buddy Kennedy in trade with Tigers The 25-year-old Millville, N.J. native was optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley.

JUNE 8, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

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