Minnesota Twins Sign Tony Kemp to Boost Infield Depth Amid Injury Woes
The Twins have signed veteran Tony Kemp to a minor league deal, adding him to the organization's depth amid infield injuries.
By the Numbers- Kemp hit .209/.303/.304 in 419 plate appearances with Oakland in 2023.
- He holds a career batting line of .237/.324/.351 with a 10.1% walk rate and 13.3% strikeout rate.
Kemp's performance in 2023 was subpar, but he was a solid contributor for the A's from 2020-22.
State of Play- The Twins have faced infield injuries, including losing star third baseman Royce Lewis and shortstop Carlos Correa to strains.
- Current utility players Willi Castro and Kyle Farmer have taken on more regular roles due to the injuries.
Kemp will likely start in Triple-A St. Paul before potentially contributing to the Twins' infield depth in the majors.
Bottom LineThe Twins' addition of Kemp provides a seasoned player to bolster their infield options amidst ongoing injury challenges.
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