Ian Kennedy

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.

Ian Kennedy tossed a scoreless ninth inning of relief for the Diamondbacks Friday, allowing one hit, striking out one, and picking up the save in the Diamondbacks' 2-1 win over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has held opponents scoreless in 10 of his last 12 relief appearances for the Diamondbacks, striking out 11 and picking up six saves in that span. The veteran right-hander carries a 3.12 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with 40 strikeouts and 10 saves in 48 relief appearances this season.

Ian Kennedy tossed a scoreless ninth inning for the Diamondbacks Sunday, allowing just one hit while also walking one and striking out two in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Kennedy has held opponents scoreless in nine of 11 August relief appearances, posting an impressive 1.10 WHIP and five saves in that span. The 37-year-old right-hander has been serviceable for most of the season, posting a 1.30 WHIP and 3.19 ERA with 39 strikeouts and nine saves in 47 relief appearances this season.