The San Francisco Giants have made another move involving a familiar face, bringing infielder Buddy Kennedy back from the Seattle Mariners as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
Kennedy, who has five years of professional MLB experience, is returning to an organization that already knows his game well. The Giants previously traded him to Seattle on June 29 in exchange for cash considerations.
Now, the infielder is back in San Francisco, giving the Giants another experienced option as they continue making roster decisions around the trade deadline.
Giants Bring Kennedy Back
Kennedy originally joined the Giants’ major-league roster earlier this season after producing strong numbers in Triple-A Sacramento. In 48 games with Sacramento, he hit .321 with eight home runs and 33 RBIs before receiving his opportunity in San Francisco.
His first stint with the Giants did not produce much offensively. Kennedy appeared in seven games and went hitless in seven at-bats, although he drew a walk and showed the organization enough in the minors to remain on its radar.
Seattle subsequently acquired him, but the Giants have now reversed course and brought the versatile infielder back into the organization.
At 27 years old, Kennedy provides the Giants with additional infield depth and familiarity with the organization.
He has appeared at multiple infield positions during his professional career and has accumulated MLB experience with several organizations since making his major-league debut in 2022.
While this is not the kind of blockbuster acquisition that dominates the headlines at the trade deadline, moves involving players with Kennedy’s profile can still prove valuable over the final weeks of a season.
The Giants have been active around the deadline, with several veterans drawing interest from contenders. Second baseman Luis Arráez and left-hander Robbie Ray had been identified as two of San Francisco’s most obvious trade candidates, while veteran starter Tyler Mahle was also generating interest.
A Familiar Face Returns
For Kennedy, the move represents an unexpected return to the organization just weeks after leaving.
For the Giants, it provides another familiar player who already understands the system and can offer depth at the major- and minor-league levels.
The move may not carry the same significance as San Francisco’s larger deadline decisions, but it gives the club another roster option as the organization navigates a busy period.
With the trade deadline set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET, the Giants’ roster could still look considerably different before the deadline passes.
For now, though, Buddy Kennedy is headed back to San Francisco — completing a rather unusual chapter in his 2026 season.
Leave a Reply