Ian Kennedy - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Kennedy to miss start with oblique strain Padres right-hander and trade target scratched from Monday's start

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Retires following World Series Kennedy retired following the World Series on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact Kennedy ended the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury, and he opted to retire immediately after winning his first World Series with the Rangers. He pitched in 17 seasons at the big-league level and had strong runs of success as a starter as a member of the Diamondbacks, Padres and Royals before shifting to the bullpen later in his career.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers recall LHP Jake Latz from Triple-A Round Rock, place RHP Ian Kennedy on IL Latz, 27, has a 4.10 ERA in 63.2 innings pitched in Triple-A this season. He’s pitched almost exclusively out of the bullpen (46 appearances...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Season over with shoulder issue Kennedy was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday due to a rotator cuff strain, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kennedy had his contract selected by the Rangers on Sept. 5 and made five appearances with the team, posting a 7.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 6.1 frames. His season will come to a close, but he'll have his eyes set on a healthy return for spring training.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Texas The Rangers selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.

Impact The veteran right-hander made the Rangers' Opening Day roster as a non-roster invitee, but he was designated for assignment and elected free agency in mid-May after he posted a 7.20 ERA in 11 outings. Kennedy re-signed on a minor-league deal in June and has a 3.51 ERA and 30:9 K:BB over 25.2 innings at Triple-A, and he'll receive another chance with the big club for the stretch run.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Re-ups with Texas Kennedy re-signed with the Rangers on a minor-league contract on June 13.

Impact Kennedy became a free agent in mid-May upon clearing waivers after the Rangers designated him for assignment. After spending about a month exploring his options on the open market, he determined that a return to Texas was his best course of action. The 38-year-old right-hander has yet to make an appearance for an affiliate since re-signing with Texas, as he's still in the process of building back up again at the Rangers' spring training facility in Arizona. Once he's deemed ready for game action, Kennedy will presumably report to Triple-A Round Rock.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Morning links: Ian Kennedy's value While his trade value may never be higher, Padres want to keep Ian Kennedy

JUNE 19, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Heads to open market Kennedy elected free agency Sunday after refusing an outright assignment to Triple-A Round Rock.

Impact Rather than sticking around in the Rangers organization after he was removed from the 40-man roster last Thursday, Kennedy will explore his options on the open market. The 38-year-old right-hander posted a 7.20 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB in 10 innings out of the Texas bullpen prior to being designated for assignment.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers designate veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment

Right-hander Ian Kennedy has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers after a tough start to his 17th year in the big leagues

MAY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Rangers SS Corey Seager begins rehab stint, Ian Kennedy DFA'd Texas Rangers star shortstop Corey Seager is beginning a minor league rehab stint Thursday night for Double-A Frisco as he prepares to retur...

MAY 11, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Rangers designate RHP Ian Kennedy for assignment, recall LHP John King from Triple-A The Texas Rangers designated veteran right-handed pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment on Thursday and recalled left-handed pitcher John King...

MAY 11, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Designated for assignment Kennedy was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday.

Impact Kennedy was bludgeoned for 10 runs (eight earned) over 10 innings to earn a ticket off the 26- and 40-man rosters. The 38-year-old struggled mightily in 2022, as well, so it's possible this is the end of the line for the 17-year veteran.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Part of ugly seventh inning Kennedy allowed five runs (four earned) on two hits and two walks over a third of an inning in Saturday's 8-2 loss to Houston.

Impact Kennedy entered the seventh inning with the Rangers down a run and didn't survive the frame. The right-hander gave up two hits and two walks, the second of which produced the inning's first run. He then induced a grounder, which was booted by shortstop Josh Smith, as two more runs scored. That ended his night, but he was charged with another two runs in an ugly seventh inning that included the ejection of manager Bruce Bochy. Kennedy has allowed seven runs (five earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 3.2 innings (five outings).

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in loss Kennedy threw a scoreless eighth inning in Friday's 2-0 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Kennedy made his second appearance of the season, both as the final pitcher in 2-0 losses. He earned a roster spot with an effective stint in the Cactus League and was considered a possible closer candidate due to Jose Leclerc's neck injury in spring training, but with Leclerc healthy and Will Smith added to the roster, it looks like Kennedy will serve as a competent bullpen arm that can pitch in a variety of roles.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers getting plenty of relief after spending on starters

The Texas Rangers have already gotten quite a bit of a relief after spending all of that big money on starting pitchers

APRIL 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Rangers Add Veteran to Opening Day Roster Texas Rangers general manager Chris Young explains decision to add reliever Ian Kennedy to the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ian Kennedy, Travis Jankowski secure spots as Rangers finalize opening day roster The Rangers optioned lefty John King to Triple-A Round Rock and will place pitchers Glenn Otto and Jake Odorizzi each on the 60-day IL.

MARCH 30, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Levi Weaver: The Rangers' Opening Day roster is set: Cole... - The Athletic The Rangers' Opening Day roster is set: Cole Ragans, Dane Dunning and Ian Kennedy are in the bullpen. Ezequiel Durán, Josh Smith, Bubba Thom...

MARCH 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Makes Rangers' roster Kennedy had his contract selected by the Rangers on Wednesday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Impact He was probably going to make the team anyway, but Kennedy forced his way onto the roster with a 2.25 ERA and 8:3 K:BB over eight innings this spring. The veteran reliever could even work his way into closing situations on a team without an established back-end of the bullpen.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes another scoreless appearance Kennedy allowed one walk over a scoreless sixth inning in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact This was the fifth straight scoreless appearance for Kennedy, a non-roster invitee who has allowed two hits and a walk while striking out four during the scoreless stretch. "He's experienced and he's gotten better as spring has gone on, which is usually the case with those guys," Texas manager Bruce Bochy said. "He knows what he's doing out there." Kennedy has recent history as a closer, including a stint with the Rangers in 2021, but it's unlikely he rises to that level if added to the Opening Day roster.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers Sign Five To Minor-League Deals The Texas Rangers also announced the official signings of Ian Kennedy and Reyes Moronta.

JANUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Kennedy, Frazier among 5 to sign minor deals with Rangers

Veteran right-hander Ian Kennedy and outfielder Clint Frazier are among five players the Texas Rangers have signed to minor league contracts that include invitations to major leagu...

JANUARY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

Levi Weaver: The Rangers announced five non-roster invitees... - The Athletic The Rangers announced five non-roster invitees on Friday: -LHP Danny Duffy -OF Clint Frazier -OF Travis Jankowski -RHP Ian Kennedy -RHP Reye...

JANUARY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Former Rangers Closer to Return Ian Kennedy, who recorded 16 saves for the Texas Rangers in 2021, is returning for the 2023 season.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Signs with Texas Kennedy signed a deal with the Rangers on Thursday, he announced on his personal Instagram account.

Impact Kennedy struggled mightily in 2022 and posted a 5.36 ERA and 1.57 WHIP across 50.1 innings. As a result, his $4 million option was declined by Arizona, though he'll look to bounce back with the Rangers -- a team he had plenty of success with in 2021. Kennedy has picked up double-digit saves in three of the last four seasons, though he'll likely enter the campaign behind at least Jose Leclerc for the closer role.

JANUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Rangers designate veteran pitcher Ian Kennedy for assignment

Rangers getting plenty of relief after spending on starters

Kennedy, Frazier among 5 to sign minor deals with Rangers