Tony Kemp - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Retiring from baseball Kemp announced his retirement from professional baseball Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kemp is calling it a career after slashing .237/.324/.351 over parts of nine major-league seasons. The 33-year-old utility player played for the Athletics, Astros, Cubs and Orioles.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Reds The Reds released Kemp on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kemp signed a minor-league deal with the Reds in July, but he'll now have to search for another opportunity after slashing .237/.338/.364 with 17 RBI across 139 plate appearances with the Bats. The 32-year-old has been able to put up solid numbers overall in Triple-A this season (.773 OPS), so he should have little trouble latching on with another team as organizational depth.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Reds on MiLB deal Kemp signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Kemp signed an NRI deal with Cincinnati this spring but opted out of the contract in hopes of landing a spot on a big-league roster. He's since spent time in the Orioles' and Twins' organizations and is hitless in 10 major-league at-bats this season. Kemp will report to Triple-A Louisville, but the Reds are dealing with a plethora of injuries and could require the 32-year-old utility man's skillset sooner than later.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Twins sign 2B/OF Tony Kemp to minors deal The Minnesota Twins signed second baseman/outfielder Tony Kemp to a minor league deal, the New York Post reported Tuesday.Kemp, 32, opened t...

APRIL 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

'Go get em kid': Kemp shows support for Holliday in full-circle moment When the son of a 15-year MLB veteran and seven-time All-Star is about to make his MLB debut, the nostalgic stories are going to come from l...

APRIL 11, 2024 • MLB.COM

Tony Kemp Shares Jackson Holliday Story After Orioles' Top Prospect Replaces Him on Roster Baltimore Orioles infielder Tony Kemp wished Jackson Holliday well after being DFA'd in order to make roster room for MLB's top prospect.

APRIL 10, 2024 • SI.COM

Orioles call up Jackson Holliday, baseball's top-ranked prospect

The Baltimore Orioles have called up top prospect Jackson Holliday hours before their game at Boston

APRIL 10, 2024 • Associated Press

Orioles sign veteran infielder-outfielder Tony Kemp The Baltimore Orioles signed veteran second baseman and outfielder Tony Kemp on Tuesday to a major league contract.Terms were not disclosed,...

MARCH 26, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Tuesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with INF/OF Tony Kemp on a one-year contract.

MARCH 26, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Tony Kemp agrees to $1 million contract with Orioles after release from minor league deal with Reds

Infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp has agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles, one week after the 32-year-old was released from a minor league deal with t...

MARCH 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Saturday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball National League CINCINNATI REDS — Agreed to terms with INF Mike Ford and INF/OF Tony Kemp on minor league con...

FEBRUARY 24, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Absent again Saturday Kemp (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Kemp hasn't seen any action since Sept. 24 due to a right ankle sprain. It's unclear if he'll be available off the bench in Saturday's matchup.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting again Friday Kemp (ankle) is out of the lineup again Friday versus the Angels.

Impact This is the sixth straight absence for Kemp, who sprained his right ankle last Friday against the Tigers. JJ Bleday continues to man left field.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Wednesday Kemp (ankle) remains absent from the lineup Wednesday at Minnesota.

Impact Kemp hasn't started a game for the Athletics since last Friday due to a right ankle sprain. JJ Bleday is patrolling left field Wednesday as Zack Gelof covers second base.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Kemp (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Kemp hasn't been in the lineup since Friday versus Detroit, when he exited the contest with an ankle sprain. However, the 31-year-old received an at-bat off the bench Sunday, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious issue.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kemp receives standing ovation in what could be his last A's at-bat OAKLAND -- The last day of the A’s 2022 regular season was capped by Stephen Vogt’s magical home run at the Coliseum in what was the final a...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLB.COM

Remains out Sunday Kemp (ankle) isn't in the Athletics' lineup Sunday against Detroit.

Impact Kemp will now miss two straight starts after exiting Friday's contest due to a right ankle sprain. Esteury Ruiz will pick up another start in left field and bat in the leadoff spot while Kemp continues to recover.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Saturday Kemp (ankle) isn't in the Athletics' lineup Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Kemp had to make an early exit from Friday's contest after suffering a right ankle sprain in the sixth inning, and the injury will keep him out of Saturday's game as well. Esteury Ruiz will start in left field in Kemp's place and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled with ankle sprain Kemp was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with a right ankle sprain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kemp turned his ankle while moving from first base to second base on a Lawrence Butler single in the bottom of the sixth inning. He remained in the game initially and scored on a Shea Langeliers three-run homer, but Esteury Ruiz entered to play left field in the top of the seventh. Kemp is probably day-to-day leading into the remainder of Oakland's weekend series versus Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat versus lefty Kemp is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Oakland is rolling out an all-right-handed lineup with Detroit throwing left-hander Tarik Skubal. Kemp has drawn only 17 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Kemp is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Padres.

Impact Kemp will end up starting in only one game of the three game series against the Padres. Though, he did record an at-bat Sept. 15 when he did not start. A lefty started that game for the Padres, and their primary today seems to be lefty Ken Waldichuk with righty Joe Boyle as the opener. Esteury Ruiz will play in the left fielder's place.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag, reaches three times Kemp went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Padres while also drawing a walk.

Impact Kemp singled in each of his first two at-bats but was left stranded on each occasion as Oakland fell behind early. He later walked and swiped a bag, marking his third steal in his last seven games. It was also Kemp's first multi-hit game since Aug. 25 and he's still batting just .194 this month with one homer, three RBI and three runs scored following Saturday's performance.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 14th steal Kemp went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 9-4 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Kemp has picked up a steal in each of his last two games after going 29 contests without one. In that time, he's seen his once-steady playing time drop into more of a strong-side platoon role, and he hit just .227 during his dry spell on the basepaths. For the year, Kemp is slashing .215/.310/.308 with four home runs, 14 steals, 26 RBI and 40 runs scored over 388 plate appearances. With Zack Gelof commanding a starting role at second base, most of Kemp's playing time down the stretch will likely be in left field.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Kemp isn't in Oakland's lineup Friday against the Rangers.

Impact Lefty Jordan Montgomery will toe the slab for Texas to begin Friday's contest, so Kemp will stay put in the Athletics' dugout. Aledmys Diaz will take over as Oakland's left fielder and bat fourth.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus southpaw Kemp is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Ryan Noda is the only left-handed bat the Athletics have in there versus Toronto southpaw Hyun Jin Ryu. Brent Rooker will play left field while Kemp rests.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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