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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

Recalled from Columbus Cleveland recalled Tena from Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tena was just promoted to the Triple-A level earlier this week after slashing .260/.353/.370 with four homers and 16 steals through 81 games with Double-A Akron. The 22-year-old infielder will give the Guardians some position-player depth as Josh Naylor (side) and Tyler Freeman (shoulder) both head to the 10-day IL.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Triple-A Tena was optioned to Triple-A Columbus by the Guardians on Tuesday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tena managed to reach Columbus last season, but he doesn't turn 22 until next week and could stand to work on his plate discipline. The infielder has fanned 11 times in 21 Grapefruit League appearances.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted to Triple-A Tena was promoted to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact The 21-year-old middle-infielder has spent all season in Double-A Akron, recording a .710 OPS along with 66 RBI. Tena's high strikeout rate -- roughly 25 percent -- continues to be a glaring issue, but if he can find a way to bring it down then he may be of use for the big league club at some point in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action for Akron Tena (undisclosed) has gone 1-for-4 with a double in his two games since returning to action Sunday for Double-A Akron.

Impact Tena missed only a few days after he was scratched from Akron's lineup last Thursday due to an unspecified issue.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Double-A lineup Tena was scratched from Thursday's lineup at Double-A Akron for an unspecified reason, Matt Kardos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tena went 0-for-6 with two strikeouts over the last two games, and it's not yet clear why he was a late removal from Thursday's lineup. He's slashing .275/.301/.382 with two homers, 30 runs, 18 RBI and six stolen bases over 51 games in Akron this year.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors Tena was optioned to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Tena was added to the Guardians' 40-man roster in November but never had a realistic chance to make the Opening Day roster. He spent the 2021 campaign at High-A Lake County, where he hit .281/.331/.467 with 16 home runs, 25 doubles, 58 RBI and 10 stolen bases in 107 games.

MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to 40-man roster Tena was added to Cleveland's 40-man roster Friday.

Impact Tena had a strong showing as a 20-year-old at High-A, hitting .281/.331/.467, but he finds himself buried on the organizational depth chart, as Cleveland is loaded with middle infielders in the upper levels. He should head to Double-A next year.

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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