Well, that was unexpected. Just as the signing of closer Mark Melancon was unexpected, we now have the return of IPK to Sedona Red. Now, GM Mark Hazen had recently said that strengthening Arizona’s bullpen was a priority. That certainly made sense, since it was largely terrible. But did anyone have Ian Kennedy on their list of relievers? Yet, here we apparently are tonight.
Kennedy was originally a Yankee, debuting for them in the majors during the 2007 season. He was traded to the Diamondbacks as part of a 3-way trade with the Tigers, which also involved Arizona getting Edwin Jackson, but at a cost including Max Scherzer.