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After just two seasons in the minor leagues, the Washington Nationals are reportedly calling up left-handed starting pitcher Jackson Kent from Triple-A Rochester ahead of their series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.
According to The Athletic, Kent will replace right-hander Zack Littell in the starting rotation. The Nationals designated Littell for assignment last week. Kent will join Cade Cavalli, Jake Irvin, Miles Mikolas and Andrew Alvarez in the rotation.
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Kent is the Nationals' No. 8 overall prospect and earned a promotion to Triple-A on May 21.
Kent Has Moved Quickly Through the Nationals' Farm System
After the Nationals drafting Kent the fourth round in 2024, he skipped Single-A and immediately started his career in High-A. By the end of his first season, Kent was pitching in Double-A.
Kent made seven starts in Double-A to start the 2026 season and has been pitching in Triple-A since his promotion in May. In Triple-A this season, Kent has an 8-3 record and has posted a 4.38 ERA and 67 strikeouts across 13 starts.
He has a solid fastball, curveball, slider and changeup in his pitching repertoire.
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