Summary
Buddy Kennedy, a 27-year-old infielder, has signed a minor-league contract with the San Francisco Giants. Kennedy previously played briefly for the Toronto Blue Jays, Philadelphia Phillies, and Los Angeles Dodgers during the last season. His new contract with the Giants was quietly finalized on December 15.
Key Facts
- Buddy Kennedy is an infielder who is 27 years old.
- He signed a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants on December 15.
- Kennedy played in 13 major league games last season for the Phillies, Dodgers, and Blue Jays.
- His batting average in those games was .069, with no home runs and one RBI.
- Kennedy has played for five MLB teams in his career: the Arizona Diamondbacks, Detroit Tigers, Phillies, Dodgers, and Blue Jays.
- He has never appeared in more than 30 major league games in a single season.
- The Blue Jays have strong infield options, reducing Kennedy’s chances of sticking with their team.
- The Giants might use him as an extra player, especially with some uncertainty at second base on their roster.
