Zak Kent Fantasy Stats

The Texas Rangers have claimed right-handed pitcher Zak Kent off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals designated Kent for assignment earlier this week but the reliever was able to find a new club quickly. Last season, the 27-year-old made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Guardians and posted a 4.58 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP across 17 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 16 hitters but served up free passes at a high 10.5% rate. He spent most of his 2025 season with Triple-A Columbus where he logged a strong 2.84 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP across 38 innings of relief. During this stint, Kent tallied two saves and totaled an impressive 50 punchouts. Managers should expect Kent to compete for a middle-relief role in the Texas bullpen during Spring Training.

The St. Louis Cardinals have designated right-handed pitcher Zak Kent for assignment on Tuesday afternoon. In a corresponding move, the Cardinals acquired left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl from the Cleveland Guardians. Kent made his MLB debut last summer with the Cleveland Guardians. Across his first 17 2/3 innings of work in the big leagues, the former ninth-round pick posted a 4.58 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP. He struck out 16 hitters and served up eight walks. However, he generated a promising 3.33 xERA, suggesting he should be due for some positive regression in his second stint in the majors. Through 122 2/3 innings at the Triple-A level, Kent has held a 3.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP with a 136:63 K:BB. If he were to pass through waivers, he would likely begin the 2026 season in the minor leagues.