Overview
- The Giants selected the contracts of infielder Buddy Kennedy and right‑hander Wilkin Ramos on Monday, June 1, 2026, and optioned catcher Jesús Rodríguez to Triple‑A Sacramento.
- Joel Peguero was placed on the 60-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and catcher Logan Porter was designated for assignment, which cleared the two 40‑man roster slots needed for the promotions.
- Kennedy, 27, signed a minor‑league deal in the offseason and earned the call after hitting .321/.424/.543 with eight home runs and a 153 wRC+ at Triple‑A Sacramento in 2026.
- Ramos, 25, is joining the majors for the first time after posting a 2.00 ERA with 27 strikeouts and seven walks in 27 Triple‑A innings and showing extreme ground‑ball and homer suppression tendencies.
- Kennedy brings defensive versatility across the infield and outfield and a long minor‑league track record, while the moves underscore how injuries and cleared 40‑man spots allow teams to reward strong Triple‑A performance and test depth at the big‑league level.