PT TODAY: Kennedy returns to ninth-inning role for TEX
Jun 17 2021
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| American League | National League | |
| Rangers | Ian Kennedy reinstated | |
| Texas Rangers RHP Ian Kennedy was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, June 16. LHP Hyeon-Jong Yang was optioned to Class AAA Round Rock in a corresponding move. Source: TexasRangers.com - John Blake | |
| BHQ take: As expected, Kennedy's IL stay was short. He returns to his ninth-inning gig, where he'll again get that rare event, a TEX save opportunity. Kennedy's 2021 stats (2.53 ERA) have somewhat exceeded his skills (3.89 xERA). But he's been solid, and sports a fine 14.8 SwK rate; his propensity for allowing flyballs, with the risk of an occasional late-game... |
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