The Nationals recalled Kent from Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday.
Kent was just claimed off waivers Sunday and will now join the Nationals' bullpen to provide a fresh arm. The 28-year-old made two relief appearances for the Twins earlier this season, allowing five runs (two earned) with a 2:5 K:BB over 3.2 innings.
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Nationals' Zak Kent: Finds home in new organization
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The Nationals claimed Kent off waivers from the Twins on Sunday and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester.
Kent has bounced around aplenty over the last six months, with Washington now marking the fifth different stop for the righty reliever during that stretch. Though Kent will head to Triple-A, a strong showing in his initial appearances with Rochester could put him on the fast track to a Washington bullpen lacking in dependable arms.
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Twins' Zak Kent: Sent down to minors
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The Twins optioned Kent to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.
Kent has pitched in two games for Minnesota this season, allowing two earned runs on four hits (including two homers) while posting a 2:5 K:BB over 3.2 innings. He's struggled with his control in the minors and majors, so he may be asked to focus on that aspect of his game while with St. Paul. Right-handed pitcher Garrett Acton was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Twins' Zak Kent: Set to make bullpen
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Kent will make the Twins' Opening Day roster in the bullpen barring any last-second trades, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He had a 3.52 ERA and 8:1 K:BB in 7.2 innings this spring.
Kent wasn't thought to be a candidate to win a job in the bullpen, but he turned heads this spring with a strong performance. He'll likely be one of the last options in the bullpen, but the relief corps is unsettled, especially for right-handed relievers, so there's an opportunity for Kent to work his way into high-leverage situations.
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Twins' Zak Kent: Claimed by Twins
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The Twins claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals on Thursday.
After being DFA'd on Saturday to make room for Ramon Urias, Kent will now enter the competition to make a Twins bullpen that has several open spots to fill. The 28-year-old righty posted a 4.58 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 17.2 innings with the Guardians last season in what was his first taste of major-league action.
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Cardinals' Zak Kent: Designated for assignment
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The Cardinals designated Kent for assignment Saturday.
Kent returned to St. Louis from Texas on Monday via waivers, but he will once again lose his 40-man roster spot -- this time to make room for Ramon Urias. Kent broke into the majors for the first time last season and turned in a 4.58 ERA and 1.42 WHIP over 17.2 innings with the Guardians.
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Cardinals' Zak Kent: Back to St. Louis via waivers
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The Cardinals claimed Kent off waivers from the Rangers on Monday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The Cardinals lost Kent to the Rangers via waivers last month, but he's now headed back in the other direction. Kent accrued 17.2 innings out of the Guardians' bullpen last season, finishing with a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB. He will compete for a spot in the St. Louis bullpen but has minor-league options remaining.
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Rangers' Zak Kent: Cleared from 40-man roster
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The Rangers designated Kent for assignment Friday.
The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Jordan Montgomery (elbow). Kent was a waiver claim of the Rangers in January and could be on the move again. The right-hander posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 regular-season innings with the Guardians last season.
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Rangers' Zak Kent: Claimed off waivers by Rangers
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The Rangers claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals on Friday.
Kent came up in the minors with the Rangers before being traded to the Guardians in March 2024. He posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with Cleveland in 2025 before St. Louis claimed off waivers in December and then designated him for assignment earlier this week. Kent will compete for a spot in the Texas bullpen.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Rejoins Guardians
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The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
With Nic Enright (elbow) landing on the injured list, Kent will turn around and rejoin the big-league squad after being demoted to Columbus on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has given up five earned runs through 9.2 innings in the majors this year and will presumably be limited to low-leverage opportunities while with the Guardians.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Back in minors
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The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Kent served as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals but did not make an appearance. He will rejoin the bullpen at Columbus.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Up with big club for twin bill
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The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the team's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
Kent is likely to stick around with the Guardians just for the day before heading back to Triple-A once the twin bill concludes. The 27-year-old righty has previously made four appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen this season, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out eight over 7.1 innings.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
In a corresponding move, Cleveland activated Erik Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. Kent has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Guardians this season, registering a 6.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB across 7.1 innings.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Returns to minors
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The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Kent has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors this season. His most recent stint with the big club was a short one -- he was recalled Tuesday and got into one game, allowing two runs in one inning against Milwaukee on Wednesday, before being sent back down. Kent's movement to the minors corresponds with Cleveland activating starter Slade Cecconi (oblique) from the injured list.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Back in majors
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The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Kent has made two relief appearances with the big club this season, allowing one run with a 5:2 K:BB over four innings. He'll give the bullpen a fresh arm after it was needed to cover six frames in Monday's win over the Brewers.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Right back to Columbus
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Kent was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Friday, SI.com reports.
Kent joined the big-league club Monday and threw three innings Wednesday, allowing one earned run with four strikeouts. He'll immediately head back to Columbus but should have the chance to contribute again in Cleveland later in the campaign.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Joins major-league roster
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The Guardians selected Kent's contract from Triple-A Columbus on Monday.
Kent had allowed just two runs with a 10:4 K:BB over 7.2 frames in his first five relief appearances with Columbus this season. The 27-year-old was on the Guardians' 40-man roster previously, but if/when he makes an appearance, it will be his major-league debut.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Moves past elbow injury
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Kent (elbow) has made two appearances since being reinstated from Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list Tuesday, giving up two earned runs on one hit and four walks while striking out three over four innings.
Kent hadn't pitched at the Triple-A level since April 14 due to a right elbow sprain before he was cleared to head out on a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on July 25. After just one appearance in the ACL, Kent received the green light to rejoin the Triple-A pitching staff.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: DFA'd by Cleveland
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The Guardians designated Kent (elbow) for assignment Saturday.
Kent has been on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus since April 19 due to a right elbow strain. He pitched five scoreless innings across his three outings in the minors this season, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out eight.
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Guardians' Zak Kent: Out with elbow strain
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Kent was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Friday due to a right elbow strain.
Kent presumably suffered the injury during his last appearance April 14, when he delivered a scoreless inning against Louisville. The right-hander will be out for at least the next week, but there's a decent chance he misses more time.
