Florida Marlins Kensing was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 2nd round of the
2003 Major League Baseball draft out of
Texas A&M University. Kensing made his Major League Baseball debut on September 10, .
Washington Nationals After being
designated for assignment by the Marlins, Kensing was traded to the
Washington Nationals 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
Tampa Bay Rays. 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
Bridgeport Bluefish of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. 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
New York Yankees. 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
Pittsburgh Pirates. 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
Colorado Rockies. Kensing was called up by the Rockies from the Triple-A
Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 16, 2013, and made his Rockies debut on June 19 against the
Toronto Blue Jays. He was designated for assignment on June 21, 2013, he cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A
Colorado Springs Sky Sox 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
Seattle Mariners. 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
Chicago White Sox. He was released on April 5.
Seattle Mariners (second stint) On May 13, 2015, Kensing signed a minor league contract with the
Seattle Mariners. He was called up from the
Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers on August 23. For the first time since October 4, 2011, Kensing got the win against the
Houston Astros 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
Detroit Tigers, and was invited to
spring training. 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
Toledo Mud Hens 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
Somerset Patriots of the
Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. 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. ==References==