Los Angeles Dodgers claim Toronto Blue Jays infielder off of waivers
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have claimed infielder Buddy Kennedy off of waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kennedy, 26, was DFA'd by the Blue Jays a couple of days ago and in 2025, has a career slash line of .193/.288/.300
The Dodgers claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers and designated Julian Fernández for assignment.
The #Dodgers claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers and designated Julian Fernández for assignment. Kennedy, 26, was DFA'd by the Blue Jays a couple of days ago and in 2025, has a career slash line of .193/.288/.300
Claiming Kennedy gives the Dodgers a bench infielder, something they would have otherwise lacked.
The 26-year-old has plenty of intriguing numbers in the minors but hasn't yet clicked in the majors.
That has led to him exhausting his options, which has pushed him into journeyman territory. Over the past few years, he has suited up for the Diamondbacks, Tigers, Phillies and Blue Jays.
He has stepped to the plate 163 times scattered over the four most recent seasons but with just a .193/.288/.300 line to show for it.
As mentioned, his minor league work has been better. Dating back to the start of 2023, he has 1,262 Triple-A plate appearances.
His 13.9% walk rate and 17.1% strikeout rate in that time are both solid figures.
He produced a combined .284/.395/.443 line and 116 wRC+ over that span while playing all four infield spots and a bit of left field as well.
Since he's out of options, he may only hold his roster spot for as long as it takes for someone else to come off the IL.
But he was out there on the wire when they needed an infielder, so he'll get a shot with the Dodgers now.
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