Logan French Kensing (born July 3, 1982) is an American former professional

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. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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, and

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Playing career

Florida Marlins

Kensing was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round of the

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out of

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. Kensing made his Major League Baseball debut on September 10, .

Washington Nationals

After being

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by the Marlins, Kensing was traded to the

in exchange for Kyle Gunderson on April 29, 2009. In August 2009, the Nationals designated him for assignment again. On December 15, 2009, Kensing was re-signed by the Nationals with an invite to spring training. On March 17, 2010, the Nationals released Kensing.

Tampa Bay Rays

On April 7, 2010, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

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. However, he was forced to undergo two shoulder surgeries during the season and missed the whole year. He was released on May 9.

Bridgeport Bluefish

On April 2, 2011, Kensing signed with the

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of the

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. He appeared in 9 games for Bridgeport, recording a 1.59 ERA with 16 strikeouts across innings of relief.

New York Yankees

On June 29, 2011, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

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. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 4, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

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. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Colorado Rockies

On December 11, 2012, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

. Kensing was called up by the

from the Triple-A

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on June 16, 2013, and made his Rockies debut on June 19 against the

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. He was designated for assignment on June 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A

on June 24. He became a free agent on October 1.

Seattle Mariners

On January 17, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

. He became a free agent following the season on November 2.

Chicago White Sox

On November 20, 2014, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

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. He was released on April 5.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On May 13, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

. He was called up from the Triple-A

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on August 23. For the first time since October 4, 2011, Kensing got the win against the

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on September 1, pitching a scoreless seventh inning. He was released on October 19. During the 2015 season, Kensing appeared in 19 games for the Mariners, where he compiled a 2–1 record with a 5.87 ERA. He had 13 strikeouts in 15 innings pitched.

Detroit Tigers

On December 23, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the

, and was invited to

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. After a solid spring training (2.61 ERA in innings) and injuries to Alex Wilson and Blaine Hardy, Kensing was added to the Detroit Tigers major league roster to start the 2016 season. He was designated for assignment on April 18, 2016, when they activated Blaine Hardy from the 15-day DL. He was sent outright to the

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two days later. On November 17, 2016, Kensing re–signed with the Tigers on a minor league contract. Kensing spent the 2017 season with Triple–A Toledo, making 66 appearances and recording a 2.54 ERA with 57 strikeouts in innings of work. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2017.

Somerset Patriots

On March 26, 2018, Kensing signed with the

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of the

. In 55 appearances for Somerset, he posted a 3–4 record and 4.00 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 54 innings of work. Kensing became a free agent following the 2018 season.

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