Kaeden Kent traded to Giants from Yankees' High-A affiliate
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Kaeden Kent has been traded from the New York Yankees’ High-A affiliate to the San Francisco Giants’ High-A Eugene Emeralds. This move connects him to his father, Jeff Kent, a former Giants player and 2000 NL MVP. Before his July 6 injury, Kaeden was performing well with a.302 batting average, six home runs, and 43 RBIs. His transfer is significant for the Kent family and adds an interesting narrative for Texas A&M fans. If he returns to form, Kent could develop into a long-term asset for the Giants.
- •Kaeden Kent joins the Giants' High-A Eugene Emeralds.
- •The trade links him to his father, Jeff Kent.
- •Kent had a.302 batting average with six home runs this season.
- •He was sidelined due to an injury on July 6.
- •This trade is significant for Texas A&M baseball fans.
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — This Latter-day Saint ballplayer was just traded — to his legendary father’s old team
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Former Texas A&M baseball star joins Giants after Yankees trade
"The San Francisco Giants have a new Kent headed their way. Nearly a quarter century after Jeff Kent last starred in San Francisco, the Giants have acquired his son, 22-year-old minor league shortstop Kaeden Kent, in a trade with the New York Yankees. Kaeden Kent was traded alongside pitcher Henry Lalane from New York on Monday in exchange for outfielder Heliot Ramos.
"Former Aggie star Kaeden Kent has been traded to the Giants’ High‑A affiliate, a full‑circle moment linking him to his father Jeff Kent’s MVP legacy.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:20 PMThis Latter-day Saint ballplayer was just traded — to his legendary father’s old team
The San Francisco Giants have a new Kent headed their way. Nearly a quarter century after Jeff Kent last starred in San Francisco, the Giants have acquired his son, 22-year-old minor league shortstop Kaeden Kent, in a trade with the New York Yankees. Kaeden Kent was traded alongside pitcher Henry Lalane from New York on Monday in exchange for outfielder Heliot Ramos.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:08 PMFormer Texas A&M baseball star joins Giants after Yankees trade
Former Aggie star Kaeden Kent has been traded to the Giants’ High‑A affiliate, a full‑circle moment linking him to his father Jeff Kent’s MVP legacy.
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