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Buddy Kennedy, third baseman for the San Francisco Giants, throws to first while warming up between innings in spring training.

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Buddy Kennedy and His Wild Two-Year Journey: DFAs, New Teams, Big-League Moments, and a Fresh Start with the Giants

Evan M. Thompson, Editor-in-chief
February 25, 2026

San Francisco Giants

Buddy Kennedy and His Journey to the Giants SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 25) — A week after getting married, infielder Buddy Kennedy and his wife packed up and flew to Arizona so he could report to spring training with the San Francisco Giants. For most newlyweds, that kind of abrupt transition might feel jarring. For Kennedy […]