ZAK KENT
1-0  W-L  •
1.42  WHIP  •
4.59  ERA 
1-0 W-L
1.42 WHIP
4.59 ERA
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Claimed off waivers by Rangers The Rangers claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals on Friday.
Impact Kent came up in the minors with the Rangers before being traded to the Guardians in March 2024. He posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with Cleveland in 2025 before St. Louis claimed off waivers in December and then designated him for assignment earlier this week. Kent will compete for a spot in the Texas bullpen.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Guardians trade former Blue Jay Justin Bruihl to Cardinals A former Toronto Blue Jay is on the move… again. On Tuesday afternoon, the Cleveland Guardians traded Justin Bruihl to the St. Louis Cardina...
JANUARY 7 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Cardinals acquire reliever Justin Bruihl from Guardians for cash

Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl’s brief stay with the Cleveland Guardians ended Tuesday when the St. Louis Cardinals acquired him in exchange for cash
JANUARY 6 • Associated Press
Jettisoned from 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Kent for assignment Tuesday.
Impact The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Justin Bruihl, who was acquired via trade. Kent was a waiver claim of the Cardinals in December and will now go through the waivers process again. The righty reliever posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings for the Guardians in 2025.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Cardinals add righty reliever Kent, eye Rule 5 Draft ST. LOUIS – With their new front office eager to create competition on the starting staff and in the bullpen, the Cardinals claimed right-ha...
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • MLB.COM
Guardians prepare for Winter Meetings by letting little-used reliever go on waivers Zak Kent didn't a pitch a ton for the Guardians in 2025, but the Cardinals saw enough to claim him on waivers on Friday.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM
Claimed by St. Louis The Cardinals claimed Kent off waivers from the Guardians on Friday.
Impact Kent was a full-time reliever for the first time in 2025. He posted a 4.58 ERA and 16:8 K:BB over 17.2 innings with the big club and a 2.84 ERA with 50 strikeouts over 38 frames at Triple-A Columbus. The righty will turn 28 in February and compete for a spot in the Cardinals' Opening Day bullpen.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

The Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation point on their improbable AL Central title.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Guardians Walk it Off, Make MLB History With AL Central Title Comeback

Last Night in Baseball: There Has Not Been a No-Hitter in 2025... Yet

Two more near no-hitters, the Padres walk it off, Zach Neto makes a ridiculous catch you have to see, and more from Monday's MLB action.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: There Has Not Been a No-Hitter in 2025... Yet
Rejoins Guardians The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact With Nic Enright (elbow) landing on the injured list, Kent will turn around and rejoin the big-league squad after being demoted to Columbus on Wednesday. The 27-year-old has given up five earned runs through 9.2 innings in the majors this year and will presumably be limited to low-leverage opportunities while with the Guardians.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Impact Kent is clearing out to make room on the roster for Joey Cantillo, who will start Wednesday's game in Boston. The righty has made nine relief appearances with the big club this season, allowing five runs with a 9:6 K:BB across 9.2 innings of work.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Impact Kent will be up with the Guardians for the sixth time this season, though he made just four relief appearances over his previous five stints in the majors and gave up five earned runs across 7.1 innings. He'll likely see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots during the final month of the season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Summoned from Triple-A The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Impact Kent will be up with the Guardians for the sixth time this season, though he made just four relief appearances over his previous five stints in the majors and gave up five earned runs across 7.1 innings. He'll likely see most of his usage in lower-leverage spots during the final month of the season.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back in minors The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Impact Kent served as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals but did not make an appearance. He will rejoin the bullpen at Columbus.
JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back in minors The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
Impact Kent served as the 27th man during Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals but did not make an appearance. He will rejoin the bullpen at Columbus.
JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Up with big club for twin bill The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus to serve as the team's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader versus the Royals.
Impact Kent is likely to stick around with the Guardians just for the day before heading back to Triple-A once the twin bill concludes. The 27-year-old righty has previously made four appearances out of the Cleveland bullpen this season, allowing five earned runs on eight hits and five walks while striking out eight over 7.1 innings.
JULY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Cleveland activated Erik Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list and added him to the 26-man roster. Kent has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Guardians this season, registering a 6.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB across 7.1 innings of work.
JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Friday.
Impact In a corresponding move, Cleveland activated Erik Sabrowski (elbow) from the 60-day injured list. Kent has appeared in four games out of the bullpen for the Guardians this season, registering a 6.14 ERA and 8:5 K:BB across 7.1 innings.
JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Added to Guardians' bullpen The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kent has made three relief appearances with the big club this season, permitting three runs with a 6:3 K:BB over five frames. The right-hander will be used in middle relief.
JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to minors The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Saturday.
Impact Kent has bounced back and forth between Triple-A and the majors this season. His most recent stint with the big club was a short one -- he was recalled Tuesday and got into one game, allowing two runs in one inning against Milwaukee on Wednesday, before being sent back down. Kent's movement to the minors corresponds with Cleveland activating starter Slade Cecconi (oblique) from the injured list.
MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians place right-hander Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list

Right-hander Ben Lively was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday due to a strained right flexor tendon
MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press
Lively goes on IL with right flexor tendon strain The Guardians placed starter Ben Lively (right flexor tendon strain) on the 15-day injured list and recalled right-hander Zak Kent from Trip...
MAY 13, 2025 • MLB.COM
Back in majors The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact Kent has made two relief appearances with the big club this season, allowing one run with a 5:2 K:BB over four innings. He'll give the bullpen a fresh arm after it was needed to cover six frames in Monday's win over the Brewers.
MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Heading back to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Kent to Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday.
Impact As expected, Kent was sent back to Columbus after he was called up Tuesday to serve as the 26th man in the Guardians' doubleheader versus the Nationals. Kent tossed a scoreless ninth inning in the Guardians' 9-1 win in Game 2, giving up one hit while striking out a batter.
MAY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Appointed as 27th man The Guardians recalled Kent from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Impact He'll be the club's 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader versus the Nationals. Kent made his major-league debut with the Guardians last month, allowing one run over a three-inning relief appearance. He's likely to be returned to Columbus following the twin bill.
MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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