Jackson Kent's Velocity Crossroads | MLB News

Jackson Kent, the Nationals’ rising lefty prospect, is heating up fast—but his future hinges on whether he can sustain his mid-90s fastball. A fourth-round pick in 2024, Kent jumped from Double-A to Triple-A in May and has shown elite control and the ability to dominate both lefties and righties. But concerns are mounting as his velocity dips into the 91-92 mph range in later innings. Can he rediscover his early-season heat? If not, he might pivot to a bullpen role—but at just 23, he’s got time to prove he’s a major-league arm, starter or reliever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b830ceabdaaa9f6e