On Sunday, the San Francisco Giants are finishing their series with the Padres (in San Diego).
They have dropped two out of the first three games.
Most recently, the Giants lost by a score of 6-5 on Saturday night.
San Francisco Giants Acquire 5-Year MLB Player
GettyBuddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning at American Family Field on June 01, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, news came out that the Giants had claimed Buddy Kennedy off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
The SF Giants wrote (via X): “The #SFGiants made the following roster moves today: • IF Buddy Kennedy claimed off waivers from Seattle. • LHP Matt Gage transferred to the 60-day Injured List.”
Kennedy had been with the Giants earlier this season.
He has appeared in 12 games for the two teams in 2026.
INF Buddy Kennedy has been claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.
Looking At Kennedy
GettyBuddy Kennedy #41 of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 19, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Kennedy was picked in the 5th round of the 2017 MLB Draft.
He has also had stints with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays over five MLB seasons.
Over 79 career games, the 27-year-old is batting .167 with 29 hits, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 18 runs and one stolen base.
Social Media Reacts
GettyBuddy Kennedy #45 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the San Francisco Giants during the MLB game at Chase Field on July 05, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here’s what people were saying:
Alex Pavlovic: “Old friend Buddy Kennedy is back, Giants claimed him off waivers. Likely to be added if Luis Arraez is traded in the next 24 hours. Matt Gage went on the 60-day IL to open a 40-man roster spot.”
@GiantHotTakes: “Dodgers got Skubal but we got Bubby Kennedy. Game on.”
@NightOwlotw: “🤣 there’s no better option? Who next? Will Brennan?”
SF Giants Right Now
GettyManager Tony Vitello #23 of the San Francisco Giants talks with home plate umpire Lance Barksdale #23 after being thrown out of the game against the Colorado Rockies during the top of the third inning at Oracle Park on July 11, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
The Giants are the fourth-place team in the National League West with a 47-64 record in 111 games.
After the Padres, they will visit the Texas Rangers on Monday.
On the road, the Giants have gone 21-37 in 58 games played away from Oracle Park.
San Francisco Giants Acquire 5-Year MLB Player From Mariners