José Tena - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Giants escape a big jam in the 10th, outlast Nationals 7-6 in 12 innings

Matt Chapman’s RBI single in the 12th inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to their third straight victory, 7-6 over the Washington Nationals

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Three hits in Friday's loss Tena went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Giants.

Impact The utility infielder got the start at designated hitter and hit eighth, putting together his first multi-hit performance in April. Tena has seen most of his action to begin the season at DH and has been used exclusively against right-handed pitchers, and while he's hit .355 (11-for-31) in that role, he has zero homers or steals, and that batting average is inflated by a .478 BABIP.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ramos hits 3-run homer, Webb works six innings as the Giants beat the Nationals 10-5

Heliot Ramos hit a three-run homer, Logan Webb struck out six in six solid innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Friday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Playing time trending down Tena is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Tena has started in just one of the Nationals' last six games, sitting on three occasions against left-handed starters and twice against righties. The 25-year-old has posted a modest .665 OPS over 28 plate appearances on the season and may have to settle for more of a part-time role if Washington elects to open up playing time for Jorbit Vivas (.814 OPS in 40 plate appearances).

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off vs. righty Tena is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tena was withheld from the lineup in three of the previous four games while the Nationals faced three lefty starters, but he'll remain on the bench Sunday against a righty (Brandon Woodruff). Tena had started in each of the Nationals' prior three matchups with righties, but he'll end up ceding his spot in the lineup to Jorbit Vivas in the series finale in Milwaukee.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Idle versus lefty Tena is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tena had been included in the lineup for the first two games of the series while the Nationals faced off against right-handers, but he'll hit the bench Wednesday as southpaw Cristopher Sanchez toes the rubber for Philadelphia. Daylen Lile will get a day off from playing the outfield and will replace Tena as the Nationals' designated hitter.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Former Guardians infielder excelling at bottom of Nationals' new-look lineup While Jose Tena wasn't able to do much during his time with the Guardians, he's off to a good start with the Nationals in 2026.

MARCH 31 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Nationals top Phillies as Wiemer's record run sparks 17-hit rout

Joey Wiemer tied a Major League record by reaching base in his first 10 plate appearances of the season as the Nationals pounded out 17 hits in a 13-2 win over the Phillies

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Hangs onto bench spot Tena will begin the season on the Nationals' 26-man roster, Jessica Camerato and Paige Leckie of MLB.com report.

Impact Washington scooped up Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees late in camp to be itss top utility option, but Tena is out of minor-league options and will remain on the bench as well, at least for now. Tena slashed .243/.314/.355 over 169 plate appearances last season with zero homers and three steals while seeing most of his time at third base.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Outfielder Lane Thomas and Kansas City Royals finalize $5.25 million, 1-year contract

Outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $5.25 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Outfielder Lane Thomas agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year deal with Royals, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Lane Thomas and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals recall first baseman Andrés Chaparro from minors

The Washington Nationals have recalled slugging first baseman Andrés Chaparro from Triple-A Rochester

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Demoted after Sunday's game The Nationals optioned Tena to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Making a start at second base Sunday, Tena went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and his third stolen base of the season, but the performance wasn't enough for him to maintain his spot on the 26-man active roster heading into the Nationals' three-game series with the Mets, which begins Tuesday. The 24-year-old infielder has handled a limited role across his multiple stints in the big leagues this season, slashing .243/.341/.355 with no home runs, 16 RBI and 19 runs over 169 plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted after Sunday's game The Nationals optioned Tena to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Phillies.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Bohm homers in his return as the Phillies defeat the Nationals, 11-9

Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 11-9 to earn...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies' Nola allows six runs in 2 1/3 innings in his return, Bohm homers in his first game back

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola’s first start after returning from the injured list didn’t last long

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies lose third straight as Jose Tena's 2-run single in seventh lifts Nationals Zack Wheeler pitches Friday night to try and snap the skid

AUGUST 15, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Tena's two-run single helps Nationals rally for win over Phillies Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Washington Nati...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Jose Tena's 2-run single helps Nationals rally for 3-2 win over Phillies

Jose Tena hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the seventh inning, Paul DeJong homered for the third time in five games and the Washington Nationals rallied past the Philadelphia Phil...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Promotion official The Nationals recalled Tena from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is filling the roster spot vacated by Amed Rosario, who was traded to the Yankees on Saturday. Tena has a .690 OPS over 154 plate appearances in the big leagues this season and should serve as a utility infielder while up in the majors.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up imminent Tena is expected to be called up from Triple-A Rochester, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Tena began the season on the big-league roster but was sent down to Rochester on June 15. In 44 games earlier this season with Washington, he slashed .248/.325/.365 with no homers, 13 RBI and two stolen bases. Tena played mostly at third base while in the majors but also logged action at second base in two games. He figures to give the Nationals some versatility in the infield after Ahmed Rosario was traded to the Yankees on Saturday.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brady House gets called up by the Nationals. He was the 11th overall pick in the 2021 draft

Third baseman Brady House was promoted by the Washington Nationals from Triple-A Rochester and made his major league debut on Monday night, the club’s latest rookie to get a look a...

JUNE 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent to Triple-A Tena was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-1 loss to Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Tena earned a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster, but he has yet to find a groove this season, batting .248 with 12 doubles, two triples, 13 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base over 137 at-bats in 44 games this season. The 24-year-old will now look to get back on track with Rochester in an attempt to potentially return to the major-league roster down the road this year.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Nationals optioned Tena to Triple-A Rochester after Sunday's 3-1 loss to Miami, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Tena earned a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster but had yet to make much of a splash through the first two-plus months of the season, slashing .248/.325/.365 with zero home runs, two stolen bases, 18 runs and 13 RBI over 154 plate appearances. The 24-year-old had been occupying the strong side of a platoon at third base with Amed Rosario, but the Nationals will call up prospect Brady House from Triple-A on Monday and are likely to deploy him as an everyday player at the hot corner.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wagaman's 2 RBIs, Meyers' solo HR help Marlins sweep Nationals with 3-1 victory

Eric Wagaman had two RBIs, Dane Meyers hit a solo home run and the Miami Marlins beat the Washington Nationals 3-1 to sweep a three-game series

JUNE 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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