Nationals designate Miles Mikolas for assignment, promote Jackson Kent
MLB Trade Rumors • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:06 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
The Washington Nationals designated Miles Mikolas for assignment on August 12, 2026. This move opens a roster spot for pitching prospect Jackson Kent, a 23-year-old left-hander. Mikolas, a veteran righty, had been signed during the offseason, but the team's current evaluation led to this decision. The Nationals continue to assess their options for bolstering their pitching staff as they look toward future games.
- •Miles Mikolas was designated for assignment on August 12, 2026.
- •Jackson Kent has been promoted to fill the roster spot.
- •Mikolas joined the Nationals as an offseason free agent.
- •The Nationals are focusing on evaluating pitching prospects.
- 4:06 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Nationals Designate Miles Mikolas For Assignment - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Nationals are taking a look at a pitching prospect and moving on from another of their offseason free agents pickups.
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