# Kaeden Kent's MLB Path

> Giants' Kaeden Kent may become utility player after AFL success.
- Title: Kaeden Kent's MLB Path · San Francisco Giants On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Giants' Kaeden Kent may become utility player after AFL success. Kaeden Kent could play as utility player for Giants after AFL performance.
- Keywords: kaeden kent, san francisco giants, arizona fall league, casey schmitt, willy adames, marcelo mayer, matt chapman, double-a richmond, triple-a sacramento, utility player, sports, Kaeden
- Source: San Francisco Giants On SI — https://si.com/mlb/giants/onsi/finding-where-kaeden-kent-can-fit-into-giants-long-term-future
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:24:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kaeden kent, san francisco giants, arizona fall league, casey schmitt, willy adames, marcelo mayer, matt chapman, double-a richmond, triple-a sacramento, utility player, sports
## Kaeden Kent's AFL Performance
Kaeden Kent impressed in eight games with Scottsdale Scorpions, slashing .333/.385/.375 with a double and two RBI.
## Acquired from Yankees
San Francisco acquired Kent from New York Yankees via Heliot Ramos trade earlier this year.
## 2026 Season Stats
Kent reached High-A Eugene, slashing .298/.350/.440 with eight home runs and 48 RBI in 2026.
## Potential 2028 Role
Kent could be an option for Giants as early as late 2028 after Double-A Richmond and Triple-A Sacramento seasons.
## Positional Challenge
Giants have Willy Adames at shortstop on seven-year deal through 2031 and Marcelo Mayer at second base.
## Shortstop Situation
Adames signed through 2031 on highest Giants contract ever, Mayer under team control until 2032.
## Third Base Options
Matt Chapman missed end of season with core muscle injury but expected back in 2027, under contract through 2030.
## Best Path Forward
Kent's best role is as utility player similar to Casey Schmitt, who is free agent after 2029 season.
## Key takeaway

Kaeden Kent could play as utility player for Giants after AFL performance.