Blue Jays Add Buddy Kennedy, Move On From Ali Sanchez
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Big news for Blue Jays fans — the team made a roster shakeup just ahead of their game in Denver. Infielder Buddy Kennedy has officially been added to Toronto’s roster, while catcher Ali Sanchez has been designated for assignment. It’s a move that’s part of a larger juggling act the Jays have been performing as they manage injuries, depth, and playoff positioning.
Kennedy, who’s 26 years old, signed with the Jays last month after being released by the Phillies. While his numbers this season haven’t exactly jumped off the page — he only appeared in four games for Philly — he does bring some major league experience, with 58 career games under his belt across stints with the Phillies, Tigers, and Diamondbacks. Originally from Millville, New Jersey, Kennedy is seen as a versatile infielder, though he’s mostly played non-shortstop infield positions.
Now, what makes this move interesting is that it’s not just about adding Kennedy — it’s what it says about the Jays’ confidence in their catching depth. Ali Sanchez, who’s 28 and has appeared in eight games this season for Toronto, was the odd man out. He had five hits in 21 at-bats and was primarily filling in while others were sidelined. With Alejandro Kirk returning from the concussion injured list and Tyler Heineman apparently healthy enough to continue, the team decided it was time to trim back behind the plate and bolster the infield.
This isn’t the first time Sanchez has been designated for assignment either. Earlier this season, he was briefly brought up when Heineman was out, only to be DFA’d again shortly after. After clearing waivers then, he re-signed with Toronto on a minor league deal — and something similar could happen again if he clears this latest round.
As for Kennedy, he’s not exactly tearing it up at the plate in Triple-A Buffalo, with a slash line of .207/.309/.259 through 16 games. But his broader Triple-A track record since 2022 is more promising — a .268 average with solid on-base skills and a bit of pop. He doesn’t have any minor league options left, though, so his hold on a roster spot might be shaky, especially with guys like Andrés Giménez and George Springer nearing returns from rehab.
So, for now, Buddy Kennedy gets the call-up, and the Jays will see what he can bring to a club that currently leads the AL East. Whether it’s a short stint or something longer depends a lot on performance and how the rest of the roster shapes up in the coming days.
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