PT TODAY: Kennedy returns to ninth-inning role for TEX

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Rangers | Ian Kennedy reinstated
Texas Rangers RHP Ian Kennedy was activated from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, June 16. LHP Hyeon-Jong Yang was optioned to Class AAA Round Rock in a corresponding move.  Source: TexasRangers.com - John Blake
 
BHQ take: As expected, Kennedy's IL stay was short. He returns to his ninth-inning gig, where he'll again get that rare event, a TEX save opportunity. Kennedy's 2021 stats (2.53 ERA) have somewhat exceeded his skills (3.89 xERA). But he's been solid, and sports a fine 14.8 SwK rate; his propensity for allowing flyballs, with the risk of an occasional late-game...

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