Logan Kensing

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11+1⁄3 innings of relief.

New York Yankees

On June 29, 2011, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees. [2] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 4, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [3] He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Colorado Rockies

On December 11, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies. Kensing was called up by the Colorado Rockies from the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 16, 2013, and made his Rockies debut on June 19 against the Toronto Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment on June 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 24. He became a free agent on October 1. [4]

Seattle Mariners

On January 17, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Chicago White Sox

On November 20, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox. He was released on April 5.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On May 13, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners. He was called up from the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on August 23. For the first time since October 4, 2011, Kensing got the win against the Houston Astros on September 1, pitching a scoreless seventh inning. He was released on October 19. During the 2015 season, Kensing appeared in 19 games for the Mariners, where he compiled a 2–1 record with a 5.87 ERA. He had 13 strikeouts in 151⁄3 innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers

On December 23, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers, and was invited to spring training. [5] After a solid spring training (2.61 ERA in 10+1⁄3 innings) and injuries to Alex Wilson and Blaine Hardy, Kensing was added to the Detroit Tigers major league roster to start the 2016 season. [6] He was designated for assignment on April 18, 2016, when they activated Blaine Hardy from the 15-day DL. He was sent outright to the Toledo Mud Hens two days later.

On November 17, 2016, Kensing re–signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract. [7] Kensing spent the 2017 season with Triple–A Toledo, making 66 appearances and recording a 2.54 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 74+1⁄3 innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017. [8]

Somerset Patriots

On March 26, 2018, Kensing signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. [9] In 55 appearances for Somerset, he posted a 3–4 record and 4.00 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 54 innings of work. Kensing became a free agent following the 2018 season.

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References

  1. ↑ Washington Nationals acquire relief pitcher Logan Kensing from Marlins
  2. ↑ Axisa, Mike. "Minor Deals: Kensing, Bautista". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  3. ↑ Williams, Tim (January 4, 2012). "Pirates Sign Logan Kensing, Make Jo-Jo Reyes Official".
  4. ↑ October 2013 minor league transactions
  5. ↑ "Tigers sign 6 players to minor-league deals". The Detroit News . December 23, 2015. Retrieved December 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ Sipple, George (April 1, 2016). "Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster appears set as Logan Kensing makes it". Detroit Free Press . Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ Eddy, Matt (November 21, 2016). "Minor League Transactions: Nov 12-18". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Somerset Patriots Sign Nine-Year MLB Vet Logan Kensing". Somerset Patriots. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
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Logan Kensing
Logan Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2017 Spring Training.jpg
Kensing pitching for the Detroit Tigers
Pitcher
Born: (1982-07-03) July 3, 1982 (age 42)
Boerne, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 10, 2004, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
April 11, 2016, for the Detroit Tigers