Overview
- New York agreed to a minor-league contract with Kessinger, who will report to camp as a non-roster invitee, per the New York Post and MLB Trade Rumors.
- Kessinger, a 2019 second-round pick from Ole Miss, is the grandson of six-time Cubs All-Star Don Kessinger.
- He appeared in 48 MLB games for the Astros in 2023–24 and batted .131 over 70 plate appearances.
- Houston designated him for assignment last offseason, Arizona acquired and optioned him, he logged 11 games at Triple-A Reno in 2025, then was released while on the injured list and remained unsigned for the rest of the season.
- The right-handed utility infielder offers coverage across the infield and will compete with Christian Arroyo, Jackson Cluff and Vidal Bruján for a bench role.