Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Fri 9/6/24 4:07 PM

Kennedy was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old will provide some depth at third base with Alec Bohm (hand) headed to the injured list. Kennedy has an .875 OPS in 375 at-bats at Triple-A this season and will now have the chance to make his Phillies debut.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Wed 8/28/24 12:17 PM

The Phillies optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy's stay with the big club lasted just two days while fellow utility player Weston Wilson (personal) was on the paternity list. With Wilson rejoining the Phillies on Wednesday, Kennedy will return to Lehigh Valley, where he should settle back in as an everyday player.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Mon 8/26/24 2:54 PM

The Phillies recalled Kennedy from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
After the Phillies acquired him from the Tigers on June 7, Kennedy was optioned to Lehigh Valley, with whom he produced a .961 OPS over 254 plate appearances before getting a call-up Monday. He'll provide the Phillies with an extra right-handed bat off the bench while Weston Wilson (personal) is away from the team while on paternity leave.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Fri 6/7/24 11:41 AM

The Phillies acquired Kennedy from the Tigers on Friday in exchange for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
EDGE Analysis
The official transactions log on MLB.com had listed Kennedy as having been outrighted by the Tigers after clearing waivers, but that was erroneous and has since been deleted. Instead, he's headed to Lehigh Valley, where he will give the Phillies some infield depth. Kennedy has slashed .205/.294/.316 in 46 games over parts of three seasons in the majors.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Fri 6/7/24 10:55 AM

The Tigers outrighted Kennedy to Triple-A Toledo on Thursday after he cleared waivers.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy could elect free agency if he wants, but it's not clear at this point whether he will do so. If he doesn't, he'll join Toledo, where he will represent infield depth for the Tigers.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
Mon 6/3/24 5:07 PM

The Tigers designated Kennedy for assignment Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on April 30 after appearing in six games for the Tigers and going 2-for-10 with one stolen base, one home run and four RBI. The 25-year-old had been performing at a below-league-average level with Toledo for the season, slashing .234/.331/.383 (88 wRC+) across 163 plate appearances. Kennedy could remain with the organization if he clears waivers, but he'll cede his spot on the 40-man roster to outfielder Justyn-Henry Malloy, who was called up from Triple-A on Monday.

Buddy Kennedy
2B PHI
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 PHI
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 PHI
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 PHI
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.