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The San Francisco Giants opened a four-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park on Thursday evening after making a familiar kind of late-summer roster adjustment.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Giants Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment

The Giants announced that first baseman Bryce Eldridge has been reinstated from the bereavement list. Infielder Buddy Kennedy has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 2

Giants Reclaim Buddy Kennedy From Mariners Just 34 Days After Cash Trade

The San Francisco Giants turned Buddy Kennedy into cash and, 34 days later, got him back. That is tidy business. But it’s not like they won a prize. The Mariners’ side of the transaction is less impressive.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Mariners Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment

The Mariners announced that outfielder Rob Refsnyder has been reinstated from the ten-day injured list. Infielder Buddy Kennedy has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 29

Mariners Acquire Former Giants Infielder as Search for a Right-Handed Bat Continues

Couldn’t hurt to add another Quad-A talent right? The Mariners, fresh off a troubling series loss against the Cleveland Guardians, have brought in Buddy Kennedy from the San Francisco Giants.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 29

Mariners acquire in trade with Giants

The Seattle Mariners made their first move ahead of the trade deadline on Sunday, acquiring infielder Buddy Kennedy from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for cash considerations.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Mariners trade for Giants veteran infielder Buddy Kennedy

The Seattle Mariners acquired veteran infielder Buddy Kennedy from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations on Sunday. Kennedy, 27, last played on June 10, going 0-for-1 in an 11-10 home win over the Washington Nationals.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Mariners Acquire Buddy Kennedy

The Mariners announced that infielder Buddy Kennedy has been acquired from the Giants for cash considerations. No further transaction was needed since Seattle already had an open spot on its 40-man roster.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 1

Giants Select Buddy Kennedy

The Giants announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Buddy Kennedy. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle noted that Kennedy was in the clubhouse prior to the announcement.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / February 5

2025 Dodgers World Series Champion Getting Spring Training Opportunity with Giants

The Los Angeles Dodgers dealt with a rash of injuries throughout the 2025 season, which created opportunities for various players. That was especially true when Max Muncy dealt with a Grade 1 right oblique strain in August.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5

Giants Sign Buddy Kennedy, Caleb Kilian To Minors Contracts

The Giants signed infielder Buddy Kennedy and right-hander Caleb Kilian to minor league contracts last month, as per San Francisco’s official transactions page. The two players each elected minor league free agency following the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / November 15

2025 Dodgers season review: José Ureña

José Ureña had a record-setting year in 2025, and that included a week with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ureña not only joined the Buddy Kennedy club, playing for both World Series teams — the Dodgers and Blue Jays — but the veteran pitcher tied a major league record by pitching for five teams in 2025.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 26

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 23

Former Blue Jays Buddy Kennedy and Jose Urena are walking away with World Series rings

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off the 2025 World Series this Friday, with the Dodgers travelling North of the border to begin the pivotal series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 22

Former Dodgers Buddy Kennedy & Jose Ureña Guaranteed 2025 World Series Rings

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to repeat as World Series champions, while the Toronto Blue Jays are in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1993.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / September 5, 2025

Dodgers Castoff Wastes No Time Signing With World Series Contender

Third baseman Buddy Kennedy, who elected free agency after the Los Angeles Dodgers sent him outright to Triple-A following his designation for assignment, signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 25, 2025

Dodgers designate infielder for assignment

The Dodgers designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment. That makes room on the roster for Kiké Hernández, who is back from the 10-day injured list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 15, 2025

Buddy Kennedy Joins Dodgers Roster With Max Muncy Placed On Injured List

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Max Muncy on the 10-day injured list with Grade 1 right oblique strain and added Buddy Kennedy to their active roster prior to Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 15, 2025

Julian Fernández Designated For Assignment, Buddy Kennedy Claimed Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays and designated Julian Fernández for assignment prior to Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / August 12, 2025

Blue Jays activate Andrés Giménez from IL, designate Buddy Kennedy for assignment

Infielder Andrés Giménez will rejoin the Toronto Blue Jays’ lineup for Tuesday’s series opener versus the Chicago Cubs. The 26-year-old was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to first pitch, as the club announced pre-game, relayed by Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / August 5, 2025

Blue Jays select Buddy Kennedy’s contract, designated Ali Sánchez for assignment

Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies, the Toronto Blue Jays have made a roster move. It was reported before Monday’s game that Buddy Kennedy joined the Blue Jays’ taxi squad.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 2, 2025

Phillies Announce Roster Move On Former Fifth-Round Pick

Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies made the decision to designate infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment. This was after the struggled at the plate during Spring Training, posting just a .150 batting average in 22 games.

Athletics News / Athlon Sports / March 27, 2025

Phillies Make Key MLB Roster Move, DFA Hometown Kid

Finding a true long-term home and team to play for in the big leagues is challenging. Unfortunately, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Buddy Kennedy is used to being unable to stick around with one team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 8, 2025

Meet the 2025 Philadelphia Phillies: INF Buddy Kennedy

The 2025 MLB season is almost upon us, and so is a crucial year for the Philadelphia Phillies. Fresh off an NL East title but a subsequent loss in the NLDS, the Fightins are once again hunting for Red October and an elusive third World Series championship.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 7, 2024

Phillies Pull Off Another Trade, Acquire Infielder From Tigers

The Philadelphia Phillies have been active on the trade market in recent days and have just made another move with the Detroit Tigers. The Phillies announced that they've acquired infielder Buddy Kennedy from the Tigers for cash considerations on Friday.

Detroit Tigers News / Inside The Diamonds / February 29, 2024

Detroit Tigers Roster Moves 2/29

Today the Detroit Tigers claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off waivers. Kennedy had been placed on waivers by the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals designated him for assignment earlier this week.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / December 1, 2023

Diamondbacks 2023 Player Reviews: Buddy Kennedy

This article is part of a series of player reviews for the 2023 Arizona Diamondbacks. It was a surprising and marvelous year for the team as they won 84 games to make the postseason.