The Nationals are releasing right-hander Zak Kent, per a team announcement. Kent was designated for assignment last week.
The 28-year-old Kent was bumped off the roster after Washington claimed right-hander Braxton Roxby off waivers from San Francisco. He apparently passed through waivers himself, and the Nationals chose to move on. Kent is now a free agent.
Kent spent most of the year in Washington’s organization, but it was a wild ride to get there. He was designated for assignment by the Guardians last winter. Kent was then claimed and DFAed by the Cardinals, Rangers, and Cardinals again.