Seattle Mariners Activate Rob Refsnyder, DFA Buddy Kennedy Ahead of Dodgers Series
The Seattle Mariners reinstated outfielder Rob Refsnyder from the 10‑day injured list on July 28, 2026. Refsnyder had missed games since June 29 because of right‑knee inflammation and returned with a .133 batting average and a .422 OPS over 119 plate appearances after signing a one‑year contract.
At the same time the club designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment. Kennedy, acquired in late June for cash, recorded a .100 average in five games before being removed from the roster. The moves were made as Seattle prepared for a three‑game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Seattle continues to struggle offensively, posting the league‑worst .631 OPS against left‑handed pitching and a 52‑55 record after losing 11 of its previous 16 games. The roster changes are seen as an attempt to improve production before the upcoming trade‑deadline deadline.
Entities: Buddy Kennedy · Justin Hollander · Los Angeles Dodgers · Rob Refsnyder · Seattle Mariners
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Rob Refsnyder was reinstated from the 10‑day injured list on July 28, 2026. (Seattle Mariners)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Seattle had the worst OPS (.631) against left‑handed pitching in MLB at that time. (Seattle Mariners)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Refsnyder had been on the injured list since June 29, 2026 because of right‑knee inflammation. (Seattle Mariners)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mariners' record was 52‑55 after losing 11 of their previous 16 games. (Seattle Mariners)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Buddy Kennedy batted .100 in five games after being acquired in late June for cash. (Seattle Mariners)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Refsdn posted a .133 batting average and a .422 OPS in 119 plate appearances after signing a one‑year contract. (Seattle Mariners)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The roster changes were made ahead of a three‑game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Seattle Mariners)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mariners designated infielder Buddy Kennedy for assignment on July 28, 2026. (Seattle Mariners)