Ian Kennedy

Long-time big-league pitcher Ian Kennedy has announced his retirement from professional baseball.

Fantasy Impact

The right-hander began his career as a stater but transitioned to a relief role in the 2019 season. He retires after making 497 big-league appearances, 290 of which were starts, while working to a solid 4.16 ERA in 1,904 1/3 innings of work. He appeared in 16 games for the Rangers in 2023 but struggled to a 7.16 ERA in his final MLB campaign.

The Rangers have re-signed RHP Ian Kennedy to a minor league contract & he will report to Triple-A Round Rock Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy was designated for assignment last month by the Rangers and elected free agency. He will provide some extra depth in the bullpen for Texas.

The Texas Rangers have signed pitcher Ian Kennedy to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

It's a potential return to Texas for Kennedy as he made 32 appearances for them in the 2021 season, racking up 16 saves and a healthy 2.51 ERA as well. Kennedy spent the 2022 season with the D-backs but scuffled to a 5.36 ERA with just 10 saves across 57 appearances. However, Kennedy should get a serious look for back-end bullpen duties and potential save opportunities with the Rangers if he can rebound in his age-38 season.

Ian Kennedy struggled through 2/3 of an inning in relief Tuesday, allowing two runs on two hits while also walking two, blowing a save chance, and taking the loss in relief in the Diamondbacks' 6-5 loss to the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has allowed runs in two of his last three relief appearances for the Diamondbacks, posting a 2.25 WHIP in that span. The veteran right-hander will look to get back on track going forward, posting a 3.60 ERA and 1.36 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 10 saves in 50 relief appearances this season.

Ian Kennedy was unable to shut the door in the ninth inning for the Diamondbacks Saturday, allowing one run on one hit and blowing the save chance in the Diamondbacks' 8-6 loss to the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has allowed runs in two of his last six relief appearances for the Diamondbacks, blowing two save chances and picking up one loss in that span. The veteran right-hander carries a 3.25 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 10 saves in 49 relief appearances this season.