Impact Kennedy was designated for assignment Tuesday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll head back to Louisville, where he's posted a 32:8 K:BB across 40.2 innings while working as a starter this season.
MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Kennedy was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Summoned to big leagues The Reds selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Thursday.
Impact Kennedy has operated as a full-time starter at Louisville this season, compiling a 6.86 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB across 40.2 innings. Though he made two starts with Cincinnati in 2023, the Reds don't have an opening in the rotation at the moment, so Kennedy is slated to operate as a multi-inning option or mop-up man out of the bullpen. The Reds created room for Kennedy on the active roster by placing right-hander Emilio Pagan (triceps) on the 15-day injured list.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Kennedy cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Kennedy saw action in five games as a swingman for the Reds this season, holding a 6.50 ERA. He is no longer on the 40-man roster but remains in the organization.
OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Kennedy was Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer to Triple-A Louisville on Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer reports.
Impact Kennedy had been a candidate to get a start or two this week, but he was needed in relief in Sunday's loss to the Cubs. Unfortunately for him, that means the Reds need to replace him with a fresh arm.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Needed in relief Sunday Kennedy worked two innings out of the bullpen in Sunday's 15-7 loss to the Cubs, giving up four earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out one batter.
Impact The Reds likely would have preferred to stay away from Kennedy on Sunday so he could fill the opening in the team's depleted rotation Monday against the Mariners, but the right-hander was ultimately needed for mop-up duties after Cincinnati burned through six pitchers in the game's first seven innings. With Kennedy likely out of consideration for a spot start during the three-game series with the Mariners after his 42-pitch relief appearance Sunday, the Reds are expected to summon another pitcher from Triple-A Louisville to fill the void in the rotation Monday.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned to majors Kennedy was recalled from Triple-A Louisville on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Kennedy will be available in relief for now but could be a candidate for a start or two while Hunter Greene (COVID-19) is sidelined. The righty has posted a 5.06 ERA over two starts and two relief appearances with the big club this season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to Triple-A The Reds optioned Kennedy to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.
Impact Kennedy covered four innings of long relief in Friday's 10-8 loss to Arizona and might not have been available for another day or two, so the Reds opted to swap him off the 26-man active roster in favor of a fresh arm in right-hander Daniel Duarte, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move. Cincinnati has a doubleheader coming up next Friday versus the Cubs that will create a temporary need for a sixth starter, so Kennedy could be headed back to the big club in short order to fill the opening in the rotation.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Works in long relief Friday Kennedy pitched four innings out of the bullpen in Friday's 10-8 loss to the Diamondbacks, striking out two while giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks.
Impact Earlier in the week, the Reds had listed Kennedy as their probable starter for Friday's contest, but he ended up shifting to the bullpen after Cincinnati opted to have Hunter Greene take the hill on his normal four days' rest. Because Greene couldn't escape the fourth inning and was pulled from the contest after allowing five earned runs, Kennedy ended up being needed to mop up behind him. The Reds are expected to get Ben Lively (pectoral) back from the 15-day injured list Saturday, so Kennedy looks as though he'll remain in a relief role while Lively presumably settles into the No. 5 spot in the rotation.
AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing start Friday Kennedy will start for the Reds on Friday in Arizona, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact He will take the ball Friday as Hunter Greene moves back a day to receive a little extra rest. Kennedy had also been a candidate to start the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Angels, but those duties presumably will fall to Lyon Richardson now. The 29-year-old Kennedy tossed five shutout innings versus the Blue Jays in a spot start last week.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pitches well in spot start Kennedy permitted just three hits and one walk over five shutout frames Friday, taking a no-decision against the Blue Jays. He struck out two.
Impact Kennedy dealt with a little traffic early, as the Jays had multiple chances with runners in scoring position in the first three innings but failed to come through. The right-hander retired the side in order in the fourth and fifth before being pulled. Kennedy might be headed back to the minors if the Reds decide Nick Lodolo (tibia) is ready next week.
AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Set for start Friday Kennedy will start for the Reds on Friday versus the Blue Jays, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Kennedy is getting a likely-brief look in the Cincinnati rotation as Nick Lodolo (lower leg) completes his minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old right-hander owns a career 6.42 ERA in 33.2 major-league innings and is not a recommended fantasy streamer.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to join rotation Kennedy is expected to join Cincinnati's rotation and make a start during this weekend's home series versus the Blue Jays, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Kennedy previously made a five-inning spot start in his Reds debut July 4, but since returning from Triple-A Louisville on Aug. 7, he's made one two-inning appearance out of the bullpen. However, with the Reds designating Luke Weaver for assignment Wednesday, Kennedy now looks to be the next man up to fill the team's vacant fifth starter role. Kennedy looks poised to start either Friday or Saturday, but he may be in line for only a brief stay in the rotation, as the Reds could get Nick Lodolo (tibia) back from the injured list as soon as next weekend.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins parent club The Reds recalled Kennedy from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.
Impact Kennedy will head to the bullpen for the time being and will give the Reds a much-needed fresh arm, though depending on how extensively he's used in the next few days, he could be an option to join the rotation when Cincinnati requires a fifth starter again. The Reds optioned Lyon Richardson to Triple-A in a corresponding move after Richardson was lit up for four runs in three innings ins his big-league debut in Sunday's loss to the Nationals. Kennedy's lone previous appearance with the Reds came back on July 4 -- also against the Nationals -- when he gave up four earned runs on five hits and two walks over five innings.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Impact Kennedy made a spot start for the Reds on Tuesday versus the Nationals and surrendered four earned runs on five hits and two walks over five innings. He'll return to a rotation role at Louisville.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs first win since 2018 Kennedy (1-0) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four runs on five hits and two walks over five innings against the Nationals. He struck out three.
Impact Kennedy allowed just one run through his first four innings before the Nats tagged on another in the fifth and two more in the sixth, forcing the right-hander out of the game. However, the Reds' offense carried the burden Tuesday, giving Kennedy an 8-4 win. The start was the 28-year-old Kennedy's first since 2018 with the Padres. With the Reds facing a myriad of injuries in their rotation, Kennedy could be in line for additional starts with Cincinnati.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added ahead of Tuesday's start The Reds selected Kennedy's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.
Impact Kennedy will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals in what will be his first appearance in the big leagues since 2018. The 28-year-old began this year pitching in independent ball before posting a 3.71 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 43.2 frames covering eight starts at Louisville.
JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to make start Tuesday Kennedy has been added to the Reds' taxi squad and is expected to start Tuesday versus the Nationals, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kennedy began this year in independent ball before latching on at Triple-A Louisville and posting a 3.71 ERA and 37:12 K:BB over 43.2 frames covering eight starts. The 28-year-old last appeared in the majors back in 2018.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
