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Jackson Kent
P
WSH
2026 season
- GP
- 8
- W-L
- 2-4
- ERA
- 5.94
- WHIP
- 1.79
- K
- 30
- IP
- 36.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22 | @DET | W 3-1 | W | 4.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Sep 15 | vs PHI | W 6-3 | - | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Sep 9 | @SD | L 2-9 | L | 3.0 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 4 | @LAD | L 3-5 | L | 5.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Aug 28 | vs MIA | W 9-2 | W | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Aug 23 | @MIA | L 2-6 | L | 4.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Aug 18 | @TEX | L 0-5 | L | 3.2 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Aug 12 | vs CHC | L 6-12 | - | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Latest news
The Nationals optioned Kent to Triple-A Rochester after Tuesday's game against the Tigers.
Kent gave up one run in four innings on six hits and two walks while striking out three batters Tuesday, but his reward for picking up his second big-league win of the season will be finishing the year in the minors. The 23-year-old lefty will close the book on 2026 with a 5.94 ERA and 1.79 WHIP alongside a 30:25 K:BB across 36.1 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 23
Kent will be used in bulk relief in Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Mark Zuckerman of NatsJournal.com reports.
Kent's first seven traditional starts haven't gone well, as he's posted a 6.40 ERA and 27:23 K:BB in 32.1 innings, so the Nationals will try something new. Riley Cornelio will serve as an opener for Washington.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 22
Kent did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four across five innings.
Kent gave up one run in each of the first, third and fifth innings of Tuesday's start, with the last being on a Kyle Schwarber solo home run. Kent has seven major-league starts under his belt since making his big-league debut Aug. 12, and he's given up at least three earned runs in six of those outings. He figures to see at least two more turns in the rotation before the regular season concludes, with his next appearance lined up for this weekend on the road against the Cardinals.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 16
Kent (1-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Padres, allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk across three innings. He struck out two.
It was a tough day for Kent, who gave up three runs in the third inning and two more in the fourth. The rookie southpaw has now given up eight runs (seven earned) across eight innings in his last two starts. Overall, his ERA is up to 6.59 with a 1.83 WHIP and 23:20 K:BB across six starts (27.1 innings) this season. Kent will look to rebound his next time out, tentatively scheduled to come at home against the Phillies.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 9
Kent (1-3) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out four over five innings to take the loss versus the Dodgers on Friday.
Kent gave up three runs during the third inning and another in the fourth, which ended up being the difference. It was a bit of a letdown after he earned his first win and quality start against the Marlins last week. Kent has struggled in his first taste of the majors, posting a 5.55 ERA, 1.68 WHIP and 21:19 K:BB through 24.1 innings over five starts. He'll likely continue to get on-the-job experience to close out the year, with his next start projected to come in San Diego.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 5
Kent (1-2) picked up the win in Friday's 9-2 rout of the Marlins, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over seven innings. He struck out three.
After three shaky performances to begin his big-league career. Kent found a groove Friday, firing 64 of 106 pitches for strikes to record his first win and first quality start for the Nationals. His control remained a concern, however, and through 19.1 innings he has a discouraging 17:15 K:BB. The 23-year-old lefty may not be ready for a rotation spot, but with Washington out of playoff contention, the team will likely let him take his lumps over the final weeks of 2026. Kent is scheduled to make his next trip to the mound at home next week against Atlanta.
RotoWire via ESPN · Aug 29