Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Tue 4/30/24 9:17 AM

The Tigers optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Toledo on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy is being sent out to make room for Andy Ibanez (hamstring), who will be activated from the injured list prior to Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Cardinals. He's 2-for-10 with one homer and one stolen base during his brief time with the big club this season.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Thu 4/25/24 10:19 AM

Kennedy went 1-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-5 loss to the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Getting the start at second base and batting seventh with Tampa Bay southpaw Tyler Alexander set for a bulk relief outing, Kennedy swiped his first career base in the majors while collecting his second hit since his promotion. The 25-year-old has supplied a homer and four RBI in four games, and he could spot in around the Tigers' injury-weakened infield more often than expected if he continues to produce.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Sun 4/21/24 10:07 PM

Kennedy went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI and a walk in Sunday's win over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy brought home a run with a sacrifice fly in the first inning before drilling a two-run shot in the third. It was his first MLB home run since the 2022 campaign. The 25-year-old slashed .288/.354/.509 with nine extra-base hits in 15 games with Triple-A Toledo prior to being called up Saturday.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Sat 4/20/24 11:19 AM

The Tigers recalled Kennedy from Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
With Gio Urshela (hamstring) headed to the injured list, Kennedy will come up from the minors to add depth to Detroit's infield unit. Matt Vierling has served as Urshela's replacement at third base since he was injured during Friday's game, but Kennedy could see a few starts on days Vierling rests or plays in the outfield.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Thu 3/14/24 9:29 AM

The Tigers optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy was claimed off waivers in late February and wasn't able to push for an Opening Day roster spot. The infielder will likely bounce between second and third base while at Toledo.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Thu 2/29/24 2:08 PM

The Tigers claimed Kennedy off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy was DFA'd by St. Louis on Tuesday to make room for Brandon Crawford, and Kennedy will now look to make a name for himself in Detroit. The 25-year-old owns a .592 career OPS through 123 big-league plate appearances, but he slashed .318/.444/.481 with Arizona's Triple-A affiliate in 2023. Kennedy will likely return to Triple-A to begin the new season, but he could play for the Tigers at some point if his bat stays hot in the minors. Andre Lipcius was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Tue 2/27/24 3:20 PM

Kennedy was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
EDGE Analysis
The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Brandon Crawford. Kennedy was a waiver claim from the Athletics earlier this offseason and will now go through the waiver process again.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Wed 10/25/23 2:43 PM

Kennedy was claimed off waivers by the Cardinals on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy, 25, played in 40 games at the major-league level for the Diamondbacks from 2022-23, slashing .206/.293/.299 with one home run. He was most recently in the Athletics organization after they claimed him off waivers, but he didn't appear in the big leagues with them. Kennedy posted an .887 OPS with five homers in 101 contests at the Triple-A level this season and is likely headed back to the minors to start 2024.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Sat 9/9/23 4:55 PM

Kennedy was claimed off waivers by the Athletics and optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy gets to remain on a 40-man roster after being designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday, but it's not clear when he'll get his next crack at the big leagues. In 40 major-league games across the last two seasons, the infielder owns a .206/.293/.299 slash line with one homer and zero steals.

Buddy Kennedy
2B DET
Wed 9/6/23 3:29 PM

Kennedy was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
This move clears out a 40-man roster for catcher Seby Zavala, who has been claimed off waivers from the White Sox. Kennedy, 24, was slashing just .167/.310/.208 through 29 major-league plate appearances this season for Arizona.