JOSÉ TENA NEWS

Competing for third-base job Tena will battle with Trey Lipscomb in spring training for the Nationals' starting job at third base, Bobby Blanco of MASN Sports reports.

Impact Tena showed some upside at the plate after being acquired from the Guardians in the Lane Thomas trade last year, slashing .274/.305/.363 over 41 games for the Nats with three homers and six steals in seven attempts. The 23-year-old mostly played shortstop in the minors however, and defensively he has a lot of work to do at the hot corner, committing nine errors on only 87 chances. Lipscomb has the stronger glove, but he stumbled to a .500 OPS in 61 big-league games in 2024. If Tena shows enough improvement in the field during camp, he'll be the favorite to get the nod at third base in the Opening Day lineup.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Washington lineup Tena is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact It's a day off for the left-handed-hitting Tena with the Phillies starting southpaw Ranger Suarez. Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag, tallies RBI in loss Tena went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the Cubs.

Impact Tena drove home James Wood with a two-out single in the top of the third before going on to steal his sixth base of the campaign. The shortstop would then add a leadoff single in the sixth to give him his sixth multi-hit performance this month. Tena has hit safely in 11 of his last 14 games, batting .309 (17-for-55) over that stretch with one homer, five RBI, five runs and five stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in win Tena went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact Tena tallied a homer and a steal in the same contest for the first time in his career. He has hit safely in eight of his past 10 games with five multi-hit efforts, four extra-base hits and six runs scored. In 113 plate appearances with the Nationals, the 23-year-old is hitting .318 with three home runs, 13 RBI, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Young, scrappy & hungry, Tena homers in 12th multihit game since callup WASHINGTON -- José Tena joined the Nationals organization on July 29, when he was acquired from the Guardians as part of the Lane Thomas tra...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

With 1st HR, 3-hit game, Tena showing his potential in regular playing time ATLANTA -- It wasn’t a night to remember for the Nationals as a team, but 23-year-old third baseman José Tena won’t soon forget Saturday nig...

AUGUST 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Sitting vs. lefty Tena is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

Impact Tena will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout with the Phillies sending southpaw Cristopher Sanchez to the mound. Ildemaro will start at third base and bat sixth.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Washington lineup Tena (thumb) will start at third base and bat eighth in Thursday's contest versus the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Tena missed two games with a fingernail issue on his right thumb, but he's feeling well enough to give it a go in the series opener in Philadelphia. The 23-year-old is 2-for-5 with a couple RBI in the early going since being sent from Cleveland to Washington in the Lane Thomas trade.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another start Tena (thumb) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Tena will miss out on a second consecutive start while he recovers from a fingernail issue on his right thumb, which stems from being struck by a groundball in Sunday's loss to the Angels. Ildemaro Vargas will fill in at third base for Tena, who can be viewed as day-to-day heading into the Nationals' four-game series with the Phillies that begins Thursday.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Tuesday Tena (thumb) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Tena was removed from Sunday's game after being struck in the right hand by a grounder and will require an additional day of rest due to an issue with the fingernail of his right thumb. He should be considered day-to-day. Ildemaro Vargas will start at third base Tuesday.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays return negative Tena (thumb) had X-rays come back negative after leaving Sunday's game against the Angels and is dealing with a fingernail issue, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The 23-year-old made his second straight start at third base Sunday but exited during the fourth inning when he was struck in the right hand by a hard grounder. Tena has avoided a serious injury and should be considered day-to-day.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early with thumb injury Tena was removed in the fourth inning of Sunday's game against the Angels due to an apparent right thumb injury, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. He went hitless in his lo...

Impact Making a second straight start at third base after he went 2-for-4 with two RBI in his Nationals debut Saturday, Tena's day was cut short when he took a hard grounder off his throwing hand. The play went down as an error, and Tena was immediately lifted from the game in favor of Ildemaro Vargas while his thumb was bleeding profusely. The Nationals should have an update on Tena's condition later Sunday.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays hero in Nats debut Tena went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Saturday's 5-4 extra-inning win over the Angels.

Impact Picked up as part of the package the Nationals got from the Guardians for Lane Thomas, Tena was promoted from Triple-A Rochester earlier in the day and was immediately plugged into the starting lineup at third base. The move paid off when the 23-year-old walked it off in the bottom of the 10th inning with an RBI single to left-center field that likely would have gone for extra bases had there been any need for Tena to keep advancing. He has a .284/.342/.478 slash line through 100 games at Triple-A this season with 18 homers and 15 steals, and with Trey Lipscomb having flopped in his latest audition, Tena figures to get a long look, either as the regular starter at the hot corner or in a super-utility role.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making Washington debut Saturday Tena is starting at third base and batting sixth in Saturday's game against the Angels, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Tena was recalled from Triple-A Rochester earlier Saturday, and he will make his first start for the big club since being acquired from the Guardians on July 29. In the minors this season, Tena is batting .287 with an .824 OPS, 18 home runs and 68 RBI over 448 plate appearances.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Washington The Nationals recalled Tena from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Spencer Nusbaum of The Washington Post reports.

Impact Tena was part of the package the Nationals received when they traded Lane Thomas to the Guardians on July 29. In Triple-A this season, Tena is slashing .287/.344/.480 with 15 stolen bases, 60 runs scored, 18 home runs and 68 RBI across 448 plate appearances. To make room for Tena on the 26-man roster, the Nationals optioned Trey Lipscomb to Rochester.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Washington Tena, shortstop Rafael Ramirez and left-handed pitcher Alex Clemmey were traded to the Nationals in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas on Monday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today repo...

Impact Tena will now head to Washington after producing a .295 average with 17 home runs, 63 RBI, 54 runs scored and 14 stolen bases over 90 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. The 23-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Rochester with the Nationals' organization, but he'll have a good shot at cracking the major-league roster down the road this season.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Washington Washington acquired Tena, infielder Rafael Ramirez and left-hander Alex Clemmey from Cleveland on Monday in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas, Bob Nightengale of USA Today report...

Impact Tena will head to Washington after producing a .295 average with 17 home runs, 63 RBI, 54 runs scored and 14 stolen bases over 90 games with Triple-A Columbus this season. The 23-year-old will likely report to Triple-A Rochester with his new organization, but he'll have a good shot at seeing time in the majors later on this season.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The Guardians optioned Tena to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact The 23-year-old was called up by Cleveland on June 27 and appeared in three games during his brief time in the majors, going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. Tena will now return to Columbus, where he has a .290/.337/.477 slash line with 14 homers and 10 steals through 73 games.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Columbus The Guardians optioned Tena to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Tena didn't hit well in 18 major-league games last season, and his struggles have followed him into spring training with a .219/.289/.281 slash line. Tena has played in just 20 Triple-A games in his career, so perhaps spending more time in the minors to develop will help him establish himself at the plate.

MARCH 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Kwan, Jose Tena, Guardians' little big men, come through when it matters Steven Kwan, Jose Tena deliver big hits in Guardians' extra-inning win over Rays on Saturday night.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Cleveland recalled Tena from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Tena earns a September call-up to the Guardians after slashing .275/.359/.419 with eight homers and 16 steals in 96 games this summer between Double-A and Triple-A. The 22-year-old can back up multiple spots on the infield as Cleveland aims to gain ground in the AL Central standings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Tena was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact Tena went 2-for-8 at the plate during his brief first stint in the majors. He's being sent out to make room for Tyler Freeman's return from the injured list.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Jose Tena Gets First Major League Hit In Big Inning For Guardians Jose Tena ties the game for the Cleveland Guardians as he gets his first Major League hit.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jose Tena latest to walk through Guardians' wide-open door in the middle infield The organization has been stockpiling middle infielders for years and now some of them are finally reaching Cleveland.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Jose Tena Promoted By Guardians As Josh Naylor And Tyler Freeman Head To IL, Cleveland Roster Moves The Cleveland Guardians call-up their 19th ranked prospect, Jose Tena.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM