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Chris McCosky: New team, new opportunity, same mission for ex-Tiger 'dirtbag' Kody Clemens DETROIT — I reached out to Kody Clemens on Friday, completely unaware, as was he, that in less than 24 hours he was going to be an ex-Tiger,...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Heads to Philadelphia Clemens and Gregory Soto were traded from Detroit to Philadelphia on Saturday in exchange for Nick Maton, Matt Vierling and Donny Sands, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Clemens debuted as a 26-year-old last season but struggled significantly in 57 games, hitting just .145/.197/.308. A .148 BABIP undoubtedly accounts for some of his struggles, but his .193 xBA suggests his quality of contact was very poor. It's tough to see him earning significant at-bats on a contender like the Phillies, and he'll need a big step forward to deserve even a bench role.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Stavenhagen: Sources: The Tigers are close to trading... - The Athletic Sources: The Tigers are close to trading Gregory Soto and Kody Clemens to the Phillies

JANUARY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits after slugging grand slam Clemens is on the bench for Wednesday's season finale in Seattle.

Impact Despite hitting a grand slam among his four at-bats in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Mariners, Clemens won't be rewarded with another start in the season finale. Even after connecting on his fifth home run of the season, the 26-year-old rookie is still sitting on a lowly .147/.198/.310 slash line over his first 126 big-league plate appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enter lineup for Game 2 Clemens is starting at third base and batting sixth in Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Mariners.

Impact After appearing as a pinch runner in the first game, Clemens will start at third base in the nightcap, with Jeimer Candelario shifting to DH. Clemens hasn't done much this season with just a .483 OPS across 55 games.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Triple-A Clemens was recalled from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact Clemens was optioned to Toledo earlier this month, but he was brought back to take the roster spot of Kerry Carpenter (back), who was placed on the injured list in the corresponding move. Clemens, who owns a .504 OPS at the top level this season, figures to fill a super-utility role over the final week of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Monday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned 2B Kody Clemens to Toledo (IL).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Sent to Triple-A Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Toledo after Sunday's loss to the White Sox, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact The 26-year-old has started only two games in September and will now head to the minors with Miguel Cabrera (biceps) returning from the injured list. Clemens has struggled in his first taste of the big leagues this year with a .150/.205/.299 slash line in 50 games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani autographs ball Kody Clemens struck him out with

Kody Clemens' first career strikeout came against Shohei Ohtani, and he got Ohtani to sign the ball.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

'What a nasty pitch!' Tigers' Kody Clemens receives keepsake after striking out Angels' Shohei Ohtani "To get my first strikeout as a position player — I never thought that I would even pitch in the big leagues," Kody Clemens said.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

A special K: Tiger infielder Kody Clemens whiffs Angels MVP Shohei Ohtani for first MLB strikeout - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old Clemens, who has pitched six times this season, is hoping to get the ball signed by the Angels’ star during the final days o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Special K: Tigers' Kody Clemens gets Shohei Ohtani for 1st career strikeout Kody Clemens will never catch his father in career strikeouts. When it comes to their first one, though, the kid has the upper hand.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Special K: Kody Clemens gets Ohtani for 1st career strikeout

Pitching in mop-up duty for the Detroit Tigers, Kody Clemens fanned reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani for his first major league strikeout

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Enters lineup Sunday Clemens is starting at third base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Clemens was called back up to the majors after the All-Star break and will be making his second start since play resumed. The rookie has struggled with a .153/.227/.322 slash line through 26 games, so he doesn't inspire a ton of confidence even when he's in the lineup. Fantasy managers can look elsewhere for now.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors Clemens was called up from Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Impact Clemens will be back with the Tigers following the All-Star break after he was sent down to Triple-A on July 11. The 26-year-old has produced a disappointing .161 average with three home runs, eight RBI, eight runs and a stolen bases over his first 56 major-league at-bats in 25 games.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Clemens was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Clemens was 4-for-20 at the dish with two homers, three RBI, one stolen base and three runs scored through eight games in July, which includes Monday's twin bill. He'll be replaced on the big-league roster by Akil Baddoo.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pops third home run Clemens went 2-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Guardians.

Impact Spencer Torkelson (head) returned recently and is seeing regular run at first base, but Clemens has now started at second and third in the past few days. He's gone deep three times over his past seven contests, so while he might not have a clear path to playing time at first, the 26-year-old could carve out a utility role if he keeps hitting for power.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second home run Clemens went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Royals.

Impact Clemens had been seeing time at first base lately, but he shifted to second Sunday with Spencer Torkelson (head) returning to the lineup. Clemens already didn't have a ton of fantasy value with just a .146 batting average this season, and now his playing time is likely to decrease moving forward, though he should still see some starts as an infield reserve.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Clemens is starting at first base and batting eighth in Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Spencer Torkelson was hit in the head by a pitch Friday, so he'll get at least Saturday's contest off. If Torkelson has to miss more time, Clemens could get an extended look at first, though Harold Castro could also enter the lineup more frequently.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first big-league homer Clemens went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Clemens put the Tigers ahead for good with his sixth-inning blast off Arizona reliever Joe Mantiply. This was Clemens' first major-league homer in 16 contests. The 26-year-old has hit .139 with five RBI and four runs scored while posting a 3:10 BB:K in 40 plate appearances. He hasn't hit enough to command regular playing time, instead serving as a depth option around the infield since the Tigers' outfield is in better health than it was when he was first summoned to the majors May 30.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kody Clemens' first big-league homer pushes Tigers past D-backs It was a good night for the Tigers' kids. Kody Clemens blasted his first career homer and Riley Greene made a magical catch in right-center

JUNE 26, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Clemens' first career homer lifts Tigers over D-Backs 6-3

Kody Clemens hit his first major league home run to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting at third Saturday Clemens is starting at third base and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Rangers.

Impact With Harold Castro getting a breather and Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) still out of the mix, Clemens will take over the hot corner Saturday. The 26-year-old has just two hits in 27 at-bats so far during his MLB debut, making him a fairly unappealing fantasy option.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yoán Moncada (5 hits, 5 RBIs) leads 22-hit barrage in White Sox sweep of Tigers - The Boston Globe Moncada had five hits and five RBIs, including a run-scoring single against Kody Clemens, in a 13-0 rout of the Tigers Wednesday at Comerica...

JUNE 15, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Tallies first two MLB hits Clemens went 2-for-2 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's loss to the White Sox.

Impact Clemens finally got a few hits to his name, as he came into Monday 0-for-17 across nine games to begin his big league career. The 26-year-old may continue to see sporadic playing time for the Tigers, but he's not much of a fantasy asset at this point.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE