"Because Kennedy is out of minor league options, he had to be designated for assignment rather than being simply sent down to Triple-A, resulting in a string of DFAs, outrights, a waiver claim, and two separate stints in Toronto's organization. Despite his brief time with both the Dodgers and Blue Jays, Kennedy was assured of a World Series ring no matter who won the Fall Classic, bringing a nice bonus to the end of his fourth MLB season."
"Beginning his pro career in the Diamondbacks organization, Kennedy has hit .178/.271/.274 over 181 big league plate appearances over 67 games with five different teams. His minor league numbers are markedly better (.281/.388/.429 with 33 homers over 1704 career Triple-A PA) but Kennedy's calling card is his defensive versatility. Kennedy has a lot of experience at first, second, and third base, plus some work as a shortstop and left fielder."
"Playing time figures to be scarce on a Giants' infield that has a set starter at every position except second base, and even the keystone could be filled with a prominent name given the rumors linking San Francisco to Ketel Marte and Brendan Donovan. Casey Schmitt would move into a backup infield role in that scenario, and Christian Koss, Tyler Fitzgerald, and Osleivis Basabe are all ahead of Kennedy on the depth chart."
Buddy Kennedy and Caleb Kilian signed minor-league contracts with the Giants after each elected minor league free agency following the season. Kennedy appeared in 13 big league games in 2025 with the Phillies, Blue Jays, and Dodgers. Kennedy is out of minor league options and experienced multiple DFAs, outrights, a waiver claim, and two stints in Toronto's organization; he was nevertheless assured of a World Series ring. Kennedy's MLB line is .178/.271/.274 over 181 plate appearances and 67 games; his Triple-A line is .281/.388/.429 with 33 homers in 1,704 PA. Kennedy offers defensive versatility across corner and middle infield and some left field experience. Playing time with the Giants figures to be scarce behind set starters and several players are ahead of him on the depth chart, though he could serve as Triple-A depth. Kilian began his pro career as an eighth-round pick by the Giants in the 2019 draft.
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