The Reds released Kemp on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Kemp signed a minor-league deal with the Reds in July, but he'll now have to search for another opportunity after slashing .237/.338/.364 with 17 RBI across 139 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. The 32-year-old has been able to put up solid numbers overall in Triple-A this season (.773 OPS), so he should have little trouble latching on with another team as organizational depth.
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Reds' Tony Kemp: Joins Reds on MiLB deal
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Kemp signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Tuesday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Kemp signed an NRI deal with Cincinnati this spring but opted out of the contract in hopes of landing a spot on a big-league roster. He's since spent time in the Orioles' and Twins' organizations and is hitless in 10 major-league at-bats this season. Kemp will report to Triple-A Louisville, but the Reds are dealing with a plethora of injuries and could require the 32-year-old utility man's versatility in near future.
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Tony Kemp: Free agent after opting out
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The Twins released Kemp on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Kemp had a July 1 opt-out clause in his minor-league contract and decided to exercise it. The utility player slashed .279/.358/.436 with six homers in 46 games with Triple-A St. Paul. He'll now look to latch on in another organization.
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Twins' Tony Kemp: Receives MiLB deal from Minnesota
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Kemp signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Tuesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Kemp lost his job with the Orioles when they promoted Jackson Holliday, but he didn't have to wait long to find another gig. With the Twins dealing with a couple injuries in their infield between Royce Lewis (quad) and Carlos Correa (intercostal), Kemp will provide some added depth.
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Tony Kemp: Becomes free agent
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Kemp elected free agency Saturday, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports.
After being pushed off the 40-man roster Wednesday in favor of top prospect Jackson Holliday, Kemp exercised his right to refuse an outright assignment and will now explore his options in free agency. The 32-year-old slashed .209/.303/.304 last season with the Athletics and could find work as a bench player for a team in need of depth at second base or in the outfield.
The Orioles designated Kemp for assignment Wednesday.
Kemp's removal from the 40-man roster opens a spot for top prospect Jackson Holliday, who was called up from Triple-A Norfolk in a corresponding move and is expected to take on a near-everyday role in the middle infield. Though he was able to crack the Orioles' Opening Day roster when he was signed shortly after being cut by the Reds in spring training, Kemp appeared in only five of Baltimore's first 10 games while going hitless in his nine at-bats.
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Orioles' Tony Kemp: Joins Baltimore on MLB deal
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Kemp signed a one-year contract with the Orioles on Tuesday, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Kemp opted out of his minor-league deal with the Reds last week but has quickly caught on with a contender on a big-league contract. He will be an option to see some action at second base and left field, but he figures to ultimately settle into a reserve role.
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Tony Kemp: Released by Cincinnati
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Kemp was released by the Reds on Tuesday.
Kemp had been re-assigned to minor-league camp and it appears he has exercised the opt-out clause in his contract. The 32-year-old will now be on the lookout for another gig and it's possible he could latch on with a major-league deal with a club looking for bench help.
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Reds' Tony Kemp: Sent to minor-league camp
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The Reds reassigned Kemp to minor-league camp Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
With a lifetime .238/.325/.352 slash line (94 wRC+) over 2,237 career big-league plate appearances, Kemp was one of the more accomplished non-roster invitees who joined the Reds for camp, but he never had much of a chance at winning a spot on Cincinnati's Opening Day roster in light of the team's ample infield and outfield depth. If Kemp isn't willing to report to Triple-A Louisville to begin the season, the Reds could grant him his release and allow him to join an organization that can present him with a clearer path to a big-league roster spot.
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Reds' Tony Kemp: Signs NRI deal with Cincinnati
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Kemp signed a minor-league contract with the Reds on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
The 32-year-old veteran was an above-average hitter in 2021 but slashed just .224/.306/.321 with the Athletics over the last two seasons. Kemp offers the ability to play second base and the outfield but seems an odd fit for a Cincinnati roster already teeming with position player options.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Absent again Saturday
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Kemp (ankle) isn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Kemp hasn't seen any action since Sept. 24 due to a right ankle sprain. It's unclear if he'll be available off the bench for Saturday's matchup.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Sitting again Friday
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Kemp (ankle) is out of the lineup again Friday versus the Angels.
This is the sixth straight absence for Kemp, who sprained his right ankle last Friday against the Tigers. JJ Bleday continues to man left field.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Out again Wednesday
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Kemp (ankle) remains absent from the lineup Wednesday at Minnesota.
Kemp hasn't started a game for the Athletics since last Friday due to a right ankle sprain. JJ Bleday is patrolling left field Wednesday as Zack Gelof covers second base.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Out again Tuesday
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Kemp (ankle) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.
Kemp hasn't been in the lineup since Friday versus Detroit, when he exited the contest with an ankle sprain. However, the 31-year-old received an at-bat off the bench Sunday, so the injury doesn't appear to be a serious issue.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Remains out Sunday
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Kemp (ankle) isn't in the Athletics' lineup Sunday against Detroit.
Kemp will now miss two straight starts after exiting Friday's contest due to a right ankle sprain. Esteury Ruiz will pick up another start in left field and bat in the leadoff spot while Kemp continues to recover.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Pulled with ankle sprain
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Kemp was removed from Friday's game against the Tigers with a right ankle sprain, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Kemp turned his ankle while advancing to second base on a Lawrence Butler single in the bottom of the sixth inning. He remained in the game initially and scored on a Shea Langeliers three-run homer, but Esteury Ruiz entered to play left field in the top of the seventh. Kemp should be considered day-to-day for the remainder of Oakland's weekend series versus Detroit.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Sitting out Saturday
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Kemp (ankle) isn't in the Athletics' lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
Kemp had to make an early exit from Friday's contest after suffering a right ankle sprain in the sixth inning, and the injury will keep him out of Saturday's game as well. Esteury Ruiz will start in left field in Kemp's place and bat ninth.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Takes seat versus lefty
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Kemp is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Oakland is rolling out an all-right-handed lineup with Detroit throwing left-hander Tarik Skubal. Kemp has drawn only 17 plate appearances versus southpaws this year.
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Athletics' Tony Kemp: Out of lineup
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Kemp is not in the lineup Sunday versus the Padres.
Kemp will end up starting in only one game of the three-game series against the Padres. However, he did record an at-bat Sept. 15 when he did not start. A lefty started that game for the Padres, and their primary pitcher today seems to be lefty Ken Waldichuk with righty Joe Boyle as the opener. Esteury Ruiz will play in the left fielder's place.
