José Tena - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Swats second homer Tena went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Twins.

Impact The 25-year-old utility player took Luis Garcia deep in the eighth inning to cap off a 15-2 rout. It was Tena's second long ball of the season, and he's been scorching hot of late -- he's delivered six hits in the last four games and five of them (three doubles, a triple and a homer) have gone for extra bases, boosting his slash line on the season to .297/.348/.484 in 69 plate appearances with 10 RBI and 11 runs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Buxton hits 3-run HR, Bradley has 8 strikeouts to help Twins beat Nationals 11-3

Byron Buxton hit a three-run home run, Brooks Lee drove in three runs, and Taj Bradley struck out eight to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Washington Nationals 11-3

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Nasim Nuñez drives in 2 as Nationals beat Brewers 3-2 to avoid sweep

Nasim Nuñez had a pair of run-scoring singles, CJ Abrams had two hits and scored twice, and the Washington Nationals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 to avoid a three-game sweep

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

On bench for fifth straight Tena is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Tena will hit the bench for the fifth game in a row, though the Nationals have faced four left-handed starters during that stretch. Even so, Tena looks like he might have to settle for a part-time role against right-handed pitching, with Jorbit Vivas having built a case for earning more opportunities.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Abrams' sacrifice fly, Tena's pinch-hit HR in the 10th lift Nationals over White Sox 2-1

CJ Abrams’ sacrifice fly scored automatic runner Daylen Lile from third in the 10th inning, pinch-hitter José Tena followed with a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Murakami's 11th HR, Domínguez's 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals

Munetaka Murakami hit his 11th homer of the season and reliever Seranthony Domínguez struck out two in the ninth inning for his sixth save as the Chicago White Sox beat the Washing...

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

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

APRIL 18 • 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.

APRIL 18 • 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

APRIL 18 • 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).

APRIL 15 • 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

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