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Kent

Kent has been removed from the club’s 40-man roster to make room for veteran infielder Ramón Urías just a few days after being claimed off waivers from the Rangers. The 27-year-old reliever made 12 appearances for the Guardians last season and should attract some interest as quality middle relief depth.

The 27-year-old right-hander had been designated for assignment by the Rangers over the weekend. Kent registered a 4.58 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and a 16/8 K/BB ratio over 17 2/3 innings in 12 appearances with the Guardians in 2025. Given the current makeup of the Cardinals’ bullpen, he should have a decent shot at cracking the Opening Day roster as long as he doesn’t implode during Grapefruit League play.

The Rangers claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals back in January, but he will now be placed back on waivers so the team can open up a spot for Jordan Montgomery. Of course, Montgomery will soon be placed on the 60-day IL, which will open up a roster spot in Texas yet again.

Kent was designated for assignment by St. Louis after the Cardnals acquired Justin Bruihl. The 27-year-old reliever should compete for one of the final spots in the Rangers’ bullpen if he doesn’t become victim of a roster crunch before spring training.

The Cardinals claimed Kent off waivers from the Guardians on December 5th, but will now have to waive him to make room for another former Guardians reliever, Justin Bruihl, who they traded for on Tuesday. Kent had a 2.84 ERA in Triple-A in 2025 and should find a home somewhere.

Kent will get a chance to win one of the final bullpen spots with the Cardinals this spring. The 27-year-old pitched well in Triple-A Columbus with a 2.84 ERA, but he struggled at the highest level as seen in a 4.58 ERA, albeit in a small sample of 17 2/3 innings.

The 27-year-old hurler has struggled in six appearances with the Guardians this season, compiling a 4.66 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and a 9/6 K/BB ratio over 9 2/3 innings. Expect him to function in the middle innings for manager Stephen Vogt. Nic Enright (elbow/forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move on Thursday.

Kent heads back to the minors to clear a roster spot for starter Joey Cantillo to return to Cleveland’s rotation mix.

Kent has a 6.14 ERA in 7 1/3 innings out of the Guardians pen this season. He’ll be stationed there once again now.

Kent gets the call to fortify Cleveland’s relief mix during Saturday’s twin bill at Kauffman Stadium. The 27-year-old rookie right-hander has been hit hard in four relief outings at the major-league level this season.