Kent Debut Lights Up Nationals | Chicago Cubs News

Twenty-three-year-old pitching prospect Jackson Kent makes his major league debut tonight for the Washington Nationals, called up from Triple-A Rochester where he dominated with 105 strikeouts and a 3.72 ERA. The move clears space for Kent after veteran Miles Mikolas — who struggled with a 5.82 ERA and a $2.25M salary — was designated for assignment. Manager Blake Butera tells Kent to soak in the moment, especially since it’s happening at home — a dream start for any player. Ranked the eighth-best prospect in the system and drafted in the fourth round in 2024, Kent is seen as a key piece for the Nationals’ future, as they continue shifting toward younger talent in a bold roster overhaul. 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/7ed0109d91b2ddc2