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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire infielder from the Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays announced yesterday night that infielder Buddy Kennedy has been claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Blue Jays announced a few days ago that Andres Gimenez had bee activated off IL which resulted in them designating Kennedy for assignment.
Blue Jays infielder Buddy Kennedy claimed off waivers by the Dodgers
The Dodgers announced late last night that they claimed Kennedy off waivers from the Blue Jays while also placing Max Muncy on IL and Julian Fernandez was DFA'd.
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
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 have claimed IF Buddy Kennedy from the Toronto Blue Jays and placed IF Max Muncy on the injured list with an oblique strain. In order to make room on the 40-man roster for Kennedy, the Dodgers designated RHP Julian Fernández for assignment.
The Blue Jays signed Kennedy early this season after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies but only had him play in 2 games and a total of 5 at bats before being DFA'd.
On the season between the Phillies and Blue Jays, Kennedy has played in 6 games with only 1 hit in 12 at bats for a 0.83 batting average and .214 on base percentage.
While Kennedy did not get much of a chance in Toronto, the team did not have much of a choice in getting rid of him once Gimenez returned to the lineup.
Now that the Dodgers are currently dealing with some injuries, Kennedy might have more of a chance to play and prove that he can be a major leaguer even if it does not end up being in Los Angeles.
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