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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Zak Kent, 28-year-old right-handed reliever, was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on May 3, 2026 and recalled from Triple-A Rochester by the Washington Nationals on May 6, 2026. Kent will join the Nationals' bullpen as a middle-relief option. He made two relief appearances for the Twins earlier in the 2026 season, allowing five runs (two earned) with a 2:5 K:BB ratio over 3.2 innings. Career statistics show a 4.68 ERA across 14 big league appearances with 18 strikeouts and 13 walks across 21.1 innings pitched.
Strengths
- + Fresh opportunity with new organization
- + Recently claimed off waivers showing organizational interest
- + Strikeout capability (18 K in 21.1 career innings)
- + Provides bullpen depth for struggling Nationals pitching staff
Weaknesses
- - High career ERA of 4.68
- - Poor walk rate (13 walks in 21.1 innings) - control issues
- - Limited success with Twins (5 runs allowed in 3.2 innings)
- - Bounced around multiple organizations (Cardinals, Twins, Nationals)
- - Nationals already using 23rd pitcher of season - bullpen instability
- - Unproven in new organization
About
Zak Kent is a rp for the Minnesota Twins.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Minnesota Twins