Kennedy struck out one over one perfect inning in Saturday's spring game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Kennedy, who was mentioned by manager Chris Woodward when he discussed closer options, has pitched three perfect Cactus League innings with four strikeouts. Woodward said the presumed closer, Jose Leclerc, needs to show him more before the manager anoints him as the team's closer. As such, pitchers like Kennedy and Matt Bush have entered the conversation.