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TalkNats:

The #Nats have called-up RHP Zak Kent from Triple-A Rochester after optioning Andre Granillo last night.

Kent, 28, joins the Nationals after he was claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on May 3. He pitched to a 3.38 ERA (4 ER/10.2 IP) with 12 strikeouts for Triple-A St. Paul this season. He converted his only save opportunity with the Saints, working 1.1 innings to close out a win over Lehigh Valley on April 17.

Local kid who grew up on the eastern side of Northern Neck, Virginia and went to VMI. Originally drafted by The Rangers in 2019 in the ninth round.

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TalkNats:
Local kid who grew up on the eastern side of Northern Neck, Virginia and went to VMI. Originally drafted by The Rangers in 2019 in the ninth round.

with a name like that, I would have figured he grew up on the other side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

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Kent optioned to Rochester. Alvarez likely on his way back per Zuck who noted that he is no longer listed as tonight's starter in Rochester.

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Had a feeling this would be coming after both Parker and Lord went long in the Reds series. I had thought Kent was out of options and needed to clear waivers to be sent down but with an option this makes more sense.

Alvarez may open for Littell. All the lefty relievers got a day off today.