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One of the most notable camp battles for the Philadelphia Phillies this spring was regarding who would take the final spot on the bench. It was largely expected that Weston Wilson would assume that role based on his versatile defense and the power potential he possesses.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / April 2

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 1

Phillies claim pitcher from division rival

The Phillies announced that they have claimed right-hander Brett de Geus off waivers from the Marlins and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He was designated for assignment by the Fish a couple of days ago.

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Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Phillies designate Buddy Kennedy for assignment

The Phillies announced this morning that they’ve designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski had already signaled earlier in the week that Kennedy, who’s out of minor league options, wouldn’t make the team’s Opening Day roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 24

Buddy Kennedy will not make Phillies’ roster

The Phillies have made a decision on their final bench spot. President of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski informed reporters, including Matt Gelb of The Athletic, that Kody Clemens made the team.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / March 8

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.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / February 25

Who are these guys, and should I care about any of them?

A few surprising names have hit home runs for the Phillies in early Spring action. Will any of them impact the team this year? Throughout their first two Spring Training games, three members of the Phillies have hit home runs: Josh Breaux, Buddy Kennedy, Gabriel Rincones, and Christian Arroyo.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / October 30

The legend of Buddy Kennedy

Here for a good time not a long time. To get through a grueling 162 game schedule, sometimes you have to reach deep down into the depth chart for some substitutions.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 29

Philadelphia Phillies Recall Fan Favorite Ahead of Playoffs

With the Philadelphia Phillies locked into the second seed on the National League side of the postseason bracket, they will have some time off after finishing the final contest of their 162-game schedule on Sunday.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 22

Angels' Mike Trout Takes on Mentorship Role For Phillies' Struggling Prospect

When the Philadelphia Phillies picked up Buddy Kennedy back in June, it didn’t make many headlines. Kennedy, a 25-year-old infielder, had just been let go by the Detroit Tigers after struggling to get his bat going in the majors.

Philadelphia Phillies News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Phillies manager reveals plans for postseason roster

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / September 17

Phillies activate Edmundo Sosa, option Buddy Kennedy

Prior to the second game in their series against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Philadelphia Phillies announced that they’ve activated infielder Edmundo Sosa from the 10-day injured list, and optioned infielder Buddy Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to clear room on the 28-man roster.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / September 10

Philadelphia Phillies Infielder Reflects on Hometown Crowd Reaction

The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a run to win the division, up eight games ahead of the New York Mets who are one of the hottest teams in baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / September 6

Alec Bohm to the injured list, Buddy Kennedy re-joins the team

It’s about time Putting us out of our daily misery of playing the “will they/won’t they” game, the Phillies finally decided to do the move. The swing seemed harmless at the time, maybe something that might require a day or two of recovery.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Phillies Nation / August 27

‘We got another Phillie in the family:’ Millville’s Buddy Kennedy embracing opportunity with hometown team

On Monday, the Phillies made a flurry of roster moves. One of those moves was recalling Buddy Kennedy from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies acquired Kennedy, a South Jersey native, in a trade with the Tigers in early June.

MLB News / Phillies Nation / June 8

Phillies news and rumors 6/8: Team acquires South Jersey native Buddy Kennedy

The Phillies added another infielder to the 40-man roster. The team acquired 2B/3B Buddy Kennedy from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations, the team announced Friday.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / June 7

Phillies Make Another Trade, Acquire Infield Depth from Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have traded Buddy Kennedy to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press.

MLB News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 7

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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 7

Tigers Trade Buddy Kennedy To Phillies

10:33am: The Tigers have now announced that Kennedy has been traded to the Phillies in exchange for cash. Kennedy becomes the latest depth addition for a Phillies club that has acquired non-roster players such as Ruben Cardenas and Jonah Dipoto in a pair of cash swaps.

Detroit Tigers News / Bless You Boys / March 4, 2024

Tigers claim infielder Buddy Kennedy, trade Andre Lipcius to the Dodgers

Detroit claimed Kennedy off waivers, placed infielder Andre Lipcius on waivers, signed a relief prospect from the Frontier League, and then ultimately traded Lipcius.

MLB News / Burn City Sports / March 1, 2024

Tigers claim former Diamondbacks 2B Buddy Kennedy off waivers

A former up-and-coming infielder of the Arizona Diamondbacks is on the move to another city to play for another team. According to the Detroit Tigers’ Public Relations X (formerly Twitter) account, they have claimed second baseman Buddy Kennedy off of waivers from the St.

St. Louis Cardinals News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / February 29, 2024

Tigers Claim Cardinals Utility Man To Bolster Position Player Depth

The St. Louis Cardinals are less than a month away from Opening Day and will be looking to make last-second roster adjustments to increase their chances of bouncing back in 2024.

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.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / November 30, 2023

2023 Athletics Season in Review: Buddy Kennedy

The A’s took a flyer on Buddy Kennedy at the end of the season, but he never made it to the major league level. Buddy Kennedy didn’t appear in a single game at the major league level for the Oakland Athletics in 2023, but spent the final month of the regular season on the 40-man roster as infield depth at Las Vegas.