Mariners Designate Buddy Kennedy For Assignment
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the ten-day injured list and designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment as a corresponding roster move.
- Refsnyder, signed to a $6.25 million one-year deal for his right-handed bat, struggled significantly before his injury, hitting just .133/.203/.219 in 49 games with poor plate discipline metrics.
- Buddy Kennedy, acquired in late June, had limited impact with only 11 plate appearances, striking out four times and recording one hit, leading to his DFA status as he is out of minor league options.
- Kennedy has a strong minor league track record and defensive versatility but has not translated that success at the major league level, hitting .167/.260/.259 in 200 MLB plate appearances.
- Despite Refsnyder’s return, the Mariners may still seek right-handed bats before the trade deadline and could consider moving players like Luis Castillo or Emerson Hancock, potentially jeopardizing Refsnyder’s roster spot.
