Former Toronto Blue Jays infielder elects free agency

Kennedy had been designated for assignment earlier in the week when Kiké Hernández returned from injury.

Los Angeles claimed Kennedy off waivers from Toronto two weeks ago.

That coincided with an IL placement for Max Muncy. He joined Tommy Edman, Hyeseong Kim and Hernández on the shelf.

Kennedy provided an extra infielder alongside Miguel Rojas and rookie Alex Freeland between second and third base. He went 1-17 over seven games.

A former fifth-round pick of the Diamondbacks, Kennedy has played sporadically in parts of four big league seasons.

He's a .178/.271/.274 hitter in 181 career plate appearances. The 26-year-old has split time in Triple-A this year between the Philadelphia and Toronto systems.

He has turned in a solid .268/.372/.408 showing in 77 combined games.

Kennedy will look for a minor league deal elsewhere. He'd need to be in another organization by September 1 to be eligible for a postseason roster.

He'd be a long shot to get a playoff roster spot either way, of course, but it stands to reason a signing team would prefer that flexibility if they're adding him as upper minors infield depth.

Kennedy will have to find a deal fairly quick as September is rapidly approaching, he may have to settle for a minor league contract until then.

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