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2 clusters · 12 sources · 3 days · First seen about 1 month ago · Last updated about 1 month ago

Washington Nationals pitching roster changes

Overview

The Washington Nationals are integrating young pitcher Jackson Kent into their Major League roster. Initial reports indicated the team was set to promote the 23-year-old left-hander from Triple-A Rochester to fill a rotation spot following the release of veteran Zack Littell.

Subsequent roster moves confirmed the team designated veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas for assignment due to a difficult season. Mikolas, 37, struggled during his first year with the team, posting a 3-9 record and a 5.82 ERA across 25 appearances. The veteran, who previously played for the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, and St. Louis Cardinals, as well as the Yomiuri Giants in Japan, has expressed interest in a potential return to Japanese baseball.

The Nationals officially selected Kent’s contract, clearing the way for his debut against the Chicago Cubs. Kent, a former fourth-round draft pick and prospect ranked No. 8 in the organization, enters the roster after recording a 9-4 record and a 3.72 ERA in the minor leagues this season.

Entities

Chicago Cubs · Jackson Kent · Washington Nationals · Blake Butera · Yomiuri Giants

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The Washington Nationals designated veteran right-hander Miles Mikolas for assignment on Wednesday.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Nationals selected the contract of left-hander Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jackson Kent is scheduled to make his major league debut on Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs.
[● 3 SOURCES] Miles Mikolas has a 3-9 record and a 5.82 ERA during his first season with the Nationals.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jackson Kent is ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the Washington Nationals organization by MLB Pipeline.
[● 3 SOURCES] Jackson Kent recorded a 9-4 record and a 3.72 ERA over 20 starts in the minor leagues this season.

Timeline

about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Washington Nationals designate Miles Mikolas for assignment
The Washington Nationals have designated veteran pitcher Miles Mikolas for assignment, replacing him with prospect Jackson Kent, who will make his major league debut.
about 1 month ago

[SPORTS] 4 sources
Washington Nationals to promote Jackson Kent for MLB debut
The Washington Nationals are set to promote left-handed pitcher Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester for his MLB debut, filling a rotation vacancy left by the release of Zack Littell.

Sources

babsolute.com.au · deadspin.com · full-count.jp · hindi.sportskeeda.com · mix929.com · mlbtraderumors.com · nigerianewspapers.com.ng · nishinippon.co.jp · si.com · theathletic.co.uk · wkzo.com · wxerfm.com

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