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Pitcher Zak Kent to rejoin Cardinals after being claimed off waivers

Guardians Twins Baseball Cleveland Guardians pitcher Zak Kent (61) works against the Minnesota Twins in the nineth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Mike Stewart/AP)

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Matrix Midwest) - The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Zak Kent off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

Kent has been added to their 40-player roster, while infielder Bryan Ramos has been designated for assignment.

The 27-year-old righty is rejoining the Cardinals after first being acquired in 2025 in a waiver claim from Cleveland. Texas had claimed Kent off waivers from the Cardinals on January 9.

He debuted with the Guardians in 2025, posting a 1-0 record with a 4.58 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 17.2 innings pitched.

The Henrico, Va. native has allowed just one home run to 76 total batters faced in the Major Leagues.

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