Zak Kent

Zak Kent

26-Year-Old PitcherP
Cleveland Guardians AAA
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kent missed much of the 2023 season with an oblique strain suffered during his first start of the season, then returned in August to post a serviceable 3.97 ERA (3.69 FIP) for Triple-A Round Rock in the Pacific Coast League. It was only 34 innings, but the right-hander exhibited improved control. Kent then got hammered in the Arizona Fall League, but as one of three minor league starting pitchers on the 40-man roster - Owen White and Cole Winn the others - Kent could get a spring training look, as the Rangers cope with injured starters. Max Scherzer (back) is out until June at the earliest, while Jacob deGrom and Tyler Mahle both rehab from Tommy John elbow surgery. Their expected returns are during the second half. Cody Bradford is also in the mix, but the World Series champs may look to the open market for veteran starting options. Kent will likely return to Triple-A Round Rock, for whom he's held his own over 15 career starts. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians in July of 2024.
Moves past elbow injury
PCleveland Guardians  AAA
August 12, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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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Re-ups with Guardians
PCleveland Guardians  AAA
Elbow
July 25, 2024
Kent (elbow) re-signed with the Guardians on a minor-league contract July 16 and was placed on Triple-A Columbus' 7-day injured list a day later.
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DFA'd by Cleveland
PCleveland Guardians  AAA
Elbow
June 29, 2024
The Guardians designated Kent (elbow) for assignment Saturday.
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Out with elbow strain
PCleveland Guardians  AAA
Elbow
April 19, 2024
Kent was placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Columbus on Friday due to a right elbow strain.
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Dealt to Cleveland
PCleveland Guardians  AAA
March 28, 2024
The Guardians acquired Kent from the Rangers on Thursday in exchange for international bonus pool money and optioned him to Triple-A Columbus.
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Cut from major-league camp
PTexas Rangers  AAA
March 7, 2024
Kent was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock by the Rangers on Thursday, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.
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