Mariners Pick Up Buddy Kennedy From Giants for Cash
Seattle claimed the infielder shortly after San Francisco designated him for assignment, filling an open 40-man roster spot.
The Mariners have officially acquired infielder Buddy Kennedy from the Giants in exchange for cash considerations. San Francisco had designated Kennedy for assignment earlier the same day to clear a roster spot for Heliot Ramos' return from the 10-day IL. Seattle had an open 40-man roster spot, requiring no additional moves to complete the transaction. Kennedy will become the seventh MLB team of his five-year career once he appears in a game for Seattle.
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