Ryan McKenna - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Lands with Philly McKenna agreed to a minor-league contact with the Phillies on Monday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKenna was cut loose by the Giants over the weekend, but he didn't last long on the open market. He'll report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he'll serve as organizational depth.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by San Francisco The Giants released McKenna on Saturday.

Impact Claimed off waivers from the Orioles in May, McKenna appeared in four games with the Giants before he was designated for assignment and outrighted off the 40-man roster less than two weeks later. McKenna had slashed .224/.304/.343 over 79 plate appearances at Triple-A Sacramento before the Giants elected to cut ties with the 27-year-old.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Díaz blows save for skidding Mets as Giants win 7-2 in 10 innings

Mike Yastrzemski capped a five-run 10th inning with a three-run triple and the San Francisco Giants earned a 7-2 win over the skidding New York Mets

MAY 25, 2024 • Associated Press

Joins Giants' roster The Giants added McKenna to the 26-man roster Tuesday.

Impact McKenna is in the starting lineup for the Giants as the right fielder and batting seventh against the Pirates after being claimed from Baltimore on Saturday. McKenna owns a .224/.302/.332 career slash line across four seasons in the majors, and the 27-year-old will provide depth in an outfield that is now without Jung Hoo Lee (shoulder) for the rest of the season.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Stowers of the Orioles was sent down on Mother's Day last year and called up then this year

The Baltimore Orioles have recalled outfielder Kyle Stowers from Triple-A Norfolk

MAY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

Cut from 40-man roster The Orioles designated McKenna for assignment Monday.

Impact McKenna will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to Austin Hays (calf), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. It's the second time since late March that McKenna has been removed from the Orioles' 40-man roster, and he'll most likely clear waivers again and remain part of the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks play in game 2 of series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the series 1-0

MAY 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Kremer pitches 6 shutout innings and Santander hits a grand slam to help Orioles sweep Reds

Dean Kremer pitched six shutout innings, Anthony Santander hit his third career grand slam and the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with...

MAY 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo propel Orioles to 7-2 win over Yankees in series clincher

Ryan Mountcastle and Jorge Mateo each homered and drove in two runs to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a series-deciding 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees

MAY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Remains in organization McKenna cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday, Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan Baltimore reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Thursday but will stick in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. McKenna appeared in 282 games for Baltimore since he debuted in 2021 but has a career .617 OPS in the big leagues.

MARCH 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dismissed from 40-man roster The Orioles designated McKenna for assignment Thursday.

Impact McKenna and corner infielder/outfielder Tyler Nevin were the Orioles' final cuts as the organization trimmed its active roster to 26 men ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Angels. The 27-year-old outfielder served mainly in a reserve role during his various stints with the big club in 2023, slashing .254/.316/.361 over 139 plate appearances. The Orioles will hope that McKenna goes unclaimed off waivers so that he can remain in the organization as outfield depth at Triple-A Norfolk.

MARCH 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with O's McKenna signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

Impact There had been some thought that McKenna could be a non-tender candidate, but the O's like his ability to play all across the outfield. The 26-year-old will be competing for a bench spot in the spring.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays with O's, avoids arb McKenna signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not on playoff roster McKenna isn't listed on the Orioles' roster for their ALDS matchup with Texas, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Despite serving as outfield depth for most of the regular season, McKenna will be unavailable for the ALDS. His role with the Orioles has diminished significantly since the arrival of Heston Kjerstad, who was awarded a spot on the playoff roster.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Norfolk Baltimore optioned McKenna to Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) has been activated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding roster move. McKenna did not receive a plate appearance during his one-week stay with the Orioles.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in majors McKenna was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports.

Impact McKenna is back for another stint with the big club as Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) goes on the injured list. It's possible he sees a little action versus lefties, but ultimately his playing time figures to be sparse.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday.

Impact Ryan Mountcastle (shoulder) is banged up and the Orioles have opted for a bigger bat in Heston Kjerstad in lieu of McKenna. The 26-year-old McKenna has a .677 OPS across 129 plate appearances for Baltimore this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles' Ryan McKenna makes a dazzling catch to rob Rafael Devers of a home run

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Swipes two bags Tuesday McKenna went 2-for-2 with a double, two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 9-3 win over the White Sox.

Impact The outfielder started the game on the bench but pinch-hit for Adam Frazier in the seventh inning and remained in right field, and McKenna got the opportunity to rack up some numbers when the O's offense erupted for eight runs over its final two frames. The 26-year-old has three of his five steals on the season over the last two games along with three hits, four runs and four RBI, but with Baltimore's starting outfield healthy and Aaron Hicks (back) potentially rejoining the lineup in early September, playing time will be hard for McKenna to come by.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two McKenna went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, one stolen base and two runs scored in Monday's 9-0 win over the White Sox.

Impact McKenna has gone 4-for-15 (.267) over seven contests since he was recalled to the majors to provide outfield depth with Aaron Hicks (back) sidelined. For the year, McKenna is slashing .250/.310/.353 with two home runs, a career-high three steals, 16 RBI, 20 runs scored and six doubles over 132 plate appearances. He'll likely see most of his playing time against southpaws, though he got the nod in left field versus a right-hander (Michael Kopech) for Monday's game.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues McKenna was recalled by the Orioles on Saturday.

Impact McKenna will fill the roster spot vacated by Aaron Hicks, who landed on the injured list with a lower-back strain. McKenna can play all three outfield positions but is unlikely to serve as anything more than a backup considering he owns a .670 OPS at the major-league level this season and a .612 OPS for his career.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors McKenna was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact McKenna had been playing some against left-handers, but with Jorge Mateo seeing some action in center field and Cedric Mullins back from the injured list, his opportunities were going to dry up. He'll head to Norfolk and wait for another chance.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits in second straight McKenna is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.

Impact McKenna is sitting for the second game in a row while the Orioles continue to lean on a three-man committee of Jorge Mateo and Colton Cowser in center field. Cowser will get the nod Tuesday after Mateo went 2-for-5 with a triple and a run while starting in center field in both of the previous two contests.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garners sixth straight start McKenna will start in left field and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Mets.

Impact Even though he's gone 2-for-16 over the Orioles' previous five games, McKenna will pick up his sixth consecutive start in the outfield Sunday. The righty-hitting McKenna has benefited from the Orioles facing four left-handed starting pitchers during the six-game stretch, but he may rank as Baltimore's preferred third outfielder alongside Austin Hays and Anthony Santander while both Cedric Mullins (groin) and Aaron Hicks (hamstring) are on the shelf. Touted prospect Colton Cowser is hitting just .125 in 70 plate appearances since being called up from Triple-A Norfolk on July 5 and doesn't appear deserving of a regular role with the big club.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up steal Friday McKenna went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Friday's 10-3 win over the Mets.

Impact McKenna has gone 3-for-15 (.200) with a walk and two RBI over seven games since he was called up from Triple-A Norfolk. The outfielder is getting a share of playing time in center field while Aaron Hicks (hamstring) and Cedric Mullins (groin) are both out, but that may not last much longer with both of them likely within two weeks of a return. McKenna also has to contend with Colton Cowser picking up at-bats. For the season, McKenna has a .245/.305/.362 slash line with two home runs, two steals, 13 RBI and 17 runs scored over 107 plate appearances in the majors.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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