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Giants Add Buddy Kennedy, Caleb Kilian on Minor-League Deals

San Francisco turns to veteran depth pieces rather than immediate roster changes.

Overview

  • The Giants’ official transactions page lists both signings, with Kennedy’s deal dated Dec. 15 per his transactions log.
  • Kennedy and Kilian each elected minor-league free agency after the season before joining San Francisco.
  • Kennedy appeared in 13 MLB games in 2025 across the Phillies, Dodgers, and Blue Jays and went 2-for-29, though he owns a .281/.388/.429 line with 33 homers over 1,704 Triple-A plate appearances.
  • Out of minor-league options, Kennedy has cycled through DFAs and waivers, and he projects as Triple-A infield depth given the Giants’ current internal options and reported interest in other infielders.
  • Kilian, a former Giants prospect dealt to the Cubs in 2021, has logged a 9.22 ERA over 27 1/3 MLB innings and has battled injuries, positioning this deal as a chance to rebuild pitching depth once healthy.