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On bench for second straight game Clemens is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Before taking a seat for Tuesday's 13-1 loss, Clemens had started in three consecutive games at either first base or designated hitter, going 2-for-11 with a pair of home runs and a walk. With Bryce Harper (elbow) returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday and set to serve as the Phillies' full-time designated hitter moving forward, Clemens doesn't look like he'll have a path to playing on a regular basis.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies 1B Kody Clemens strikes out batter on 57-mph pitch

The son of pitching legend Roger Clemens took the hill for the Phillies and recorded a strikeout on a wickedly slow pitch.

MAY 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Phillies 1B Kody Clemens strikes out batter on 57-mph pitch

Getting more work versus righties Clemens will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and No. 8 batter in Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Clemens has now started against four of the last five right-handed pitchers the Phillies have faced, and he at least temporarily appears to have secured the final spot in the team's regular lineup over the struggling Jake Cave. For the season, Clemens has cobbled together an unimpressive .160/.222/.400 slash line in 27 plate appearances, and he'll be prime candidate to see his opportunities fall by the wayside as soon as Bryce Harper (elbow) is cleared to return from the 10-day injured list.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gelb: Phillies 6, Astros 1. The bottom of the lineup... - The Athletic Phillies 6, Astros 1. The bottom of the lineup -- Kody Clemens and Jake Cave -- combined for four hits and three RBI. Zack Wheeler was stron...

APRIL 30, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Strahm strong, Clemens' single lifts Phillies to 1-0 win

Kody Clemens ripped an RBI single to right, Matt Strahm pitched scoreless ball into the sixth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies moved to

APRIL 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Out of Saturday's lineup Clemens is not in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Reds.

Impact Clemens was called up Friday and went 0-for-2 with a walk against Cincinnati in his season debut. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitchers, but he's on the bench Saturday with lefty Nick Lodolo on the bump for the Reds. Alec Bohm will shift to first base while Edmundo Sosa starts at the hot corner.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in season debut Clemens went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

Impact With Darick Hall (thumb) on the 10-day injured list, Clemens was promoted to the big-league club and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup. Despite his lackluster debut, the Phillies are still planning on Clemens being a regular against right-handed starters.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place Darick Hall on IL, recall INF Kody Clemens The Philadelphia Phillies placed Darick Hall on the 10-day injured list due to his right thumb sprain and recalled fellow infielder Kody Cle...

APRIL 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will be regular 1B versus righties Clemens will be the Phillies' regular first baseman against right-handed pitching following the injury to Darick Hall (thumb), Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alec Bohm could slide over from third base some against left-handers, but the plan is to mostly leave him at the hot corner. It's a great opportunity for Clemens but it's probably a stretch to think he can be a viable regular at first base. It wouldn't be a surprise to see the Phillies ultimately add help from outside the organization.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies place Darick Hall (sprained thumb) on injured list, recall Kody Clemens The Phillies lose another first baseman to injury after Hall sprained his right thumb sliding on Wednesday in New York.

APRIL 7, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Starting at first base Friday Clemens is starting at first base and batting eighth for the Phillies in Friday's home opener against the Reds.

Impact The Phils are throwing Clemens right into the lineup after recalling him from Triple-A Lehigh Valley earlier in the day. He could see a good amount of playing time at first base and other positions while Darick Hall (thumb) is out. Alec Bohm will likely slide over from third to first base some days, but he'll stay at the hot corner for this one.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Clemens was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley by the Phillies on Friday.

Impact He's replacing Darick Hall (thumb) on the roster and could see a decent amount of playing time with the Phillies' corner infield depth being tested. Clemens struggled mightily with the Tigers last season, posting a .505 OPS over 56 games.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be promoted Clemens is expected to be recalled by the Phillies, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact It could mean bad news for Darick Hall (thumb), who was injured during Wednesday's game. Clemens was acquired along with Gregory Soto from the Tigers in a January trade. Roger's son is capable of playing all over the infield and the corner outfield spots.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Scott Kingery and Kody Clemens lose roster battle to Jake Cave and Dalton Guthrie; will start season with IronPigs CLEARWATER, Fla. — Despite having good at bats in spring training neither Scott Kingery or Kody Clemens will start the season with the Phill...

MARCH 27, 2023 • MCALL.COM

Bound for Triple-A The Phillies optioned Clemens to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.

Impact Clemens and Scott Kingery were among the players Philadelphia sent to minor-league camp in the latest round of roster cuts, moves that likely ensure that Dalton Guthrie and Jake Cave have claimed the final bench spots on the team's Opening Day squad. After being acquired from the Tigers this offseason in a five-layer deal, Clemens made a big impression in his first spring with the Phillies, producing a 1.002 OPS while stealing three bases over 19 games. His ability to play multiple spots in the infield as well as both corner-outfield spots should put him near the top of the list for a call-up if the Phillies' position-player depth is tested at any point.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Why did Phillies trade two clubhouse favorites?

The Phillies' unique clubhouse was integral to their World Series run. So, why did they just send away two key characters for a volatile rel...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Why did Phillies trade two clubhouse favorites?

Phillies Are Really High on Kody Clemens Following Trade The Philadelphia Phillies front office and coaching staff are very high on Kody Clemens following a trade with the Detroit Tigers.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chris McCosky: New team, new opportunity, same mission for ex-Tiger 'dirtbag' Kody Clemens DETROIT — I reached out to Kody Clemens on Friday, completely unaware, as was he, that in less than 24 hours he was going to be an ex-Tiger,...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Heads to Philadelphia Clemens and Gregory Soto were traded from Detroit to Philadelphia on Saturday in exchange for Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Clemens debuted as a 26-year-old last season but struggled significantly in 57 games, hitting just .145/.197/.308. A .148 BABIP undoubtedly accounts for some of his struggles, but his .193 xBA suggests his quality of contact was very poor. It's tough to see him earning significant at-bats on a contender like the Phillies, and he'll need a big step forward to deserve even a bench role.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Sources: The Tigers are close to trading... - The Athletic Sources: The Tigers are close to trading Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens to the Phillies

JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits after slugging grand slam Clemens is on the bench for Wednesday's season finale in Seattle.

Impact Despite hitting a grand slam among his four at-bats in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mariners, Clemens won't be rewarded with another start in the season finale. Even after connecting on his fifth home run of the season, the 26-year-old rookie is still sitting on a lowly .147/.198/.310 slash line over his first 126 big-league plate appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enter lineup for Game 2 Clemens is starting at third base and batting sixth in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

Impact After appearing as a pinch runner in the first game, Clemens will start at third base in the nightcap, with Jeimer Candelario shifting to DH. Clemens hasn't done much this season with just a .483 OPS across 55 games.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Clemens was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact Clemens was optioned to Toledo earlier this month, but he was brought back to take the roster spot of Kerry Carpenter (back), who was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move. Clemens, who owns a .504 OPS at the top level this season, figures to fill a super-utility role over the final week of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned 2B Kody Clemens to Toledo (IL).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Triple-A Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's loss to the White Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 26-year-old has started only two games in September and will now head to the minors with Miguel Cabrera (biceps) returning from the injured list. Clemens has struggled in his first taste of the big leagues this year with a .150/.205/.299 slash line in 50 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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