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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MAY 18: Manager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacksat Chase Field on May 18, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants will finish their series with the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park.
The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins will take the series.
UPDATE: The Giants won 3-2.
SF Giants Cut 5-Year MLB Player
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JUNE 01: Buddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at American Family Field on June 01, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
UPDATE: Kennedy has been traded to the Seattle Mariners.
We have acquired INF Buddy Kennedy from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Buddy has been added to the 40-man roster.
Before Sunday’s game, the Giants announced that they had made several roster moves.
One of those moves included designating Buddy Kennedy for assignment.
The Giants wrote (via X): “The #SFGiants have made the following roster moves today: • OF Heliot Ramos (#17) returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 10-day Injured List. • IF Buddy Kennedy designated for assignment.”
The #SFGiants have made the following roster moves today:
• OF Heliot Ramos (#17) returned from his rehab assignment and reinstated from the 10-day Injured List.
• IF Buddy Kennedy designated for assignment.
Kennedy had been in the middle of his first season with the Giants (and appeared in seven games).
It’s possible that he could return to their Triple-A affiliate (if he doesn’t get claimed).
Looking At Kennedy
GettyBuddy Kennedy #46 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at bat during the game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on August 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Kennedy was picked in the 5th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He has also spent time with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays over part of five seasons in the MLB.
Over 74 career games, the the 27-year-old is batting .171 with 28 hits, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 16 runs and one stolen base.
Social Media Reacts
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants walks to the pitching mound against the New York Yankees at Oracle Park on March 27, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s roster move:
Jeff Young: “There have been some pretty bizarre roles for players on the Giants this year, but Buddy Kennedy not appearing in a game since 6/10 while occupying a spot on the roster is certainly one of them.”
Alex Pavlovic: “Heliot Ramos is back on the roster, Buddy Kennedy was DFA’d. They’re short on infielders but the backups don’t play anyway and Casey Schmitt can cover it if anyone gets hurt.”
GettyBuddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
@mernole9030: “Kennedy never had a shot. 🤭”
@amramsfan1: “Buddy Kennedy isn’t much of loss should have left him in Sacramento 🤣”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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