SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 19: Buddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, 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. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Seattle Mariners lost the final game of their series to the Cleveland Guardians (in Ohio) by a score of 6-5.
The Mariners will now host the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night.
Getty Buddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
After Sunday's game, the Mariners announced that they had made a trade with the San Francisco Giants .
They wrote (via X): "We have acquired INF Buddy Kennedy from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Buddy has been added to the 40-man roster."
Kennedy had been in the middle of his first season with the Giants (and was designated for assignment).
In addition to the Giants, the 27-year-old has also had stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks , Philadelphia Phillies , Los Angeles Dodgers , Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays over five MLB seasons.
GettyBuddy 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.
Here's what people were saying about the news:
@TridentTrue: "Mainly has played 1B/3B in AAA this year but has a .967 OPS Not quite sure what the plan is here, hoping they stick with Emerson."
Adam Jude: "Mariners announce they have acquired Buddy Kennedy, a 27-year-old right-handed-hitting infielder, from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. Kennedy attended same high school in New Jersey (Millville) as one Mike Trout ."
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