Nationals call up Jackson Kent to strengthen starting rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Washington Nationals are set to recall pitching prospect Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester. Kent, ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the Nationals' system, will fill a spot in the rotation following the recent trade of Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians. The 23-year-old left-hander has performed well at Double-A and Triple-A this season, boasting a combined ERA of 4.35 and a strikeout rate of 11.2 per nine innings. The Nationals, currently 4.5 games out of the NL's third wild-card spot, are looking to evaluate young talent as they prepare for the future. Kent's call-up coincides with the designation of pitcher Zack Littell for assignment.
- •Jackson Kent will be called up from Triple-A Rochester this week.
- •Kent has a 4.35 ERA and 67 strikeouts in 63.2 innings at Triple-A.
- •The Nationals are currently 59-61, 4.5 games behind the wild-card spot.
- •Foster Griffin was traded to the Cleveland Guardians recently.
- •Zack Littell has been designated for assignment after a 4.97 ERA.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Nationals reportedly calling up pitching prospect Jackson Kent to fill out thin starting rotation
"Washington needs starting pitching after trading Foster Griffin and designating Zack Littrell for assignment.
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